Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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: The child of a Slave Trader, who enjoyed hunting, Frederick was taken on many hunting expeditions. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears violet painted combat armor at almost all times. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Trym wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Commoner, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Trym was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, and carries kukris. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. He wears his auburn hair up. He has brown eyes.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a blue tunic with violet highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.