Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears suspenders and violet workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Shane is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Shane was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gifted student he started as a Gardener, but he got bored and became a Carpenter. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries a battered sword and tarnished sickle as well. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. 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 Guard, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His first spouse was a Guard, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Average lock. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Kyle was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is silver and curly. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His childhood dream was to be a Courier, but he was a colossal failure. After a long history of fighting, Geoffrey and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a courier again

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He has hazel eyes and a white hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Bernard is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.