Description: This late middle aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants and is in decent physical shape. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 28000 cp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished sickle as well. He wears his black hair down. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. 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 left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 15000 cp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). 1 Average lock.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and carries longswords. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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: Gunter was born with his father's beautiful face. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and is dressed in an above average manner. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has wavy red hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small red hat.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Ralf lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. His hair is long and black with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. Wymar 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Emerald (500 gp).