Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His golden hair is lengthy. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Geoffrey lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'3" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he has a crush on the local herbalist

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this northern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp).