Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Dean speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born into a rich family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered blue hat.

Personality: He is a Butcher first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He uses divination through singing.

History: He got into the Butcher business at a young age. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Trym has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 100 gp.