Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears bulky tan painted plate armor. His golden hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 60. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 900 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are silver.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Amnon enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. Iolite (20 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Anselm speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Anselm enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.