Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is portly but not overly obese. His long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Roofer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Sailor, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 pp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'8", this man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His hair is short and white. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 9000 cp. Iolite (60 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the north. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'5", this man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His crest, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp.