Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, green shirt, and red tie. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the south to a Shepherd, Rimple learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. His silver crest is braided into rings. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is content.

Flaws: Addict, Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Detective

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a black shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and brown pants. He is an epitome of beauty. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. His blue hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.