Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'6" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He takes great joy in being the best Miller in town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Miller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. His brown hair is knotted and matted. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Hubert was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Human Druid 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 never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His dark red hair, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson red hat.

Personality: Paymon wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, 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: Paymon hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Zogdûsh hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. Red garnet (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. After a long history of fighting, William and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp.