Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: Chad was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect his home

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1000 sp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this western man wears tattered old clothes. He has wavy red hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Conrad wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shoemaker business.

History: Conrad was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 19000 cp. Black opal (500 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has blonde hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Aldous was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Zircon (20 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished shield as well. His hair is golden and very short. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'6" and tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.