Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is short and silver. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Raymond hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Raymond fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Eye agate (7 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: Geoffrey lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Richard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy white suit. He has red hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he has a crush on the local junk dealer

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Coral (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp).