Description: A 3'4" northern man, he dresses like a well dressed Jeweler does. His head has been shaved. He has violet eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2300 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his son

Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Slave, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 10000 cp. Malachite (12 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Sard (80 gp). Azurite (12 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Halimath was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Navigator. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He carries a battered shield and tarnished longbow as well. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A gifted student he started as a Dyer, but he got bored and became a Cartwright. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cartwright.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 90 gp.