Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red fur. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a hunchback. He has wavy red fur. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Spear hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears a black shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and brown pants. His chestnut hair is still thick. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shipwright.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears just a white suit. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is short and silver. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Ernest lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1700 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a hunchback. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Hoshû hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has moderate length orange fur. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He got into the Farmer business at a young age. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Sard (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp).