Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His auburn hair is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 sp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Jasper (40 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear flannel. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: Born in the west to a Cartwright, Chad learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Sellsword, but he was a colossal failure. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dull brown sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His first spouse was a Jeweler, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, blue cloak. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Norman was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Norman abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.