Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is black and very short. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 47000 sp. Hematite (16 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Small steel mirror. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hugh was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Hugh never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, In love. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. After coming to the age of reason, Lewis took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Silver holy symbol. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and carries scythes. His hair is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ralf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has blonde hair. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Randal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp.