Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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 daughter.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. 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: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1600 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Gunter speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Gunter hails from a village terrorized by drow. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Chad was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male is typically in his Carter uniform. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He worked as a nervous Carter and found it very stressful. He tends to his Carter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Job, In love, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Antitoxin. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Holy water.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and green handkerchief worn on his left side, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love, Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 26000 cp. Malachite (14 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).