Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. His auburn hair is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a Barrister first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Barrister arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Barrister. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1400 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished lance as well. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Clerebold grew up listening to his father's many stories. Clerebold abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, red cloak. He sports a flattop hair cut. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Ralf hails from a village terrorized by goblins. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 is greedy; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his club, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a Ruler first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has worked as a Ruler like his mother before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cook for hire.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.