Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He has no hair. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Scribe profession.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Xappan took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up kukri and armor he uses now. He has achieved small success as a Sage.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His ears are large.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A freak accident while working with his Shipwright mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull violet iron scale mail. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Layabout. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Thar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Bard school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2900 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Courier, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp).