Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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: Justin hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Coral (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His tied-back hair is auburn. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: The child of a Shepherd, who enjoyed hunting, Trym was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Jade (40 gp).

Description: He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a green scarf. He has moderate length black hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born in the east. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Buckler. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Ruler; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Animal Trainer. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Animal Trainer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp.