Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'10" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Balimaar was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Blacksmith. After a long history of fighting, Balimaar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 500 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'6" when asserting himself. His hair is long and silver with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a red shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and black pants. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Anverth wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warlock, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born into a rich family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Coral (80 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red hair is still thick. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.