Description: This late middle aged man is typically in his Miller uniform and is in decent physical shape. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gifted student he started as a Herbalist, but he got bored and became a Miller. Recently the stress of being a Miller has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hunter embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. 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: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He takes great joy in being the best Crown-heir in town.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 10000 cp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has shaved his head bald. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Peter lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp.