Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed axe, just in case. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He got into the Herbalist business at a young age. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1300 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and balancing his hectic life and new butcher responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Military, Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has blue eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family, Debt. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Aldous lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's in love; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 sp. Emerald (900 gp).

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has moderate length red hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Spice Merchant business.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Tim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.