Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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 several months after his mother was called into army service. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'1" and is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and green handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Henry enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Henry was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Banker, but he got bored and became a Healer. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Rolf was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shepherd for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He sports a flattop hair cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. A freak accident while working with his Slave Trader father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Aquamarine (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a simple pastel robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He has a very tight haircut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Roland has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 13000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.