Description: This man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He wears his auburn hair down. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Patrick has worked very hard to control his curse. 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Jasper (80 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a red coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head and is in decent physical shape. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a miner and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 15000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Courier for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Cook. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Ralf enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ralf grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Cook for the past few years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. He has moderate length silver hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Carter.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. Azurite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).