Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Tim is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the west to a Ploughman, Tim learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ploughman.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, In love. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2600 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is physically well-built. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He has blue eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a longbow on his belt. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Randal was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched and raspy

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

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Lance hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Lance has worked very hard to control his curse. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1100 gp.