Description: He stands about 6'9" and wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his long yellow fur kept up in a rat tail. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Shivering hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

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 couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly warhammers and ceremonial daggers. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Anselm hails from a village terrorized by goblins. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bowyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

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. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 90 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an entirely brown suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Adrik was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Persistence, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Aerdeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).