Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a brown shirt with thin green vertical stripes and grey pants. He has shaved his head bald. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He takes great joy in being the best Cartwright in town.

History: Gilbert lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Sard (30 gp). Amber (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Gerald was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents enrolled him in a Rogue school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears white trousers with grey and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears his white hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Half-Plate.