Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He has a very tight haircut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. 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: He comes from a rich southern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3100 sp. Rose (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears professional attire. His hair is brown and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Herbalist born in the past three hundred years. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He has worked as a Herbalist like his mother before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 sp. Amethyst (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and usually wears his black robe and has his greatsword always slung over his shoulder. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Aquamarine (600 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Servant. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is short and red. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.