Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His fur is orange, silky, and of moderate length. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Carter and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the west to a Soapmaker, Hugh learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Apothecary, but he got bored and became a Soapmaker. After a long history of fighting, Hugh and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 17000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His brown hair is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Varis was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 40 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His crest is copper and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).