Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing a long, yellow cloak. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Hematite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soothing and warm

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

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is short and golden. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the east to a Ruler, Shane learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1200 gp. White opal (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing a long, grey cloak. His golden hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

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

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Hugh lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Doctor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Doctor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.