Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a brown shirt, with a yellow mid length shorts with yellow tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He keeps his blue hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 sp. Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His silver hair is cut short. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Howard is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Howard was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: This man is wearing a long, grey cloak. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Good lock.

Description: He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Azaki wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He found a children's book about a Elf Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.