Description: An older man who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull black iron scale mail, he is not a threatening figure. He has wavy chestnut hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in the west. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'0" when asserting himself. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His brown hair is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Charles speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Charles and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp. White pearl (40 gp).

Description: This southern man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a very tight haircut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 30000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He uses divination through singing.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He worked as a nervous Unemployed and found it very stressful. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.