Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 55. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: Anselm was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anselm fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born to a Stableman, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a fancy yellow suit. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a great chef.

History: Roger was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has shaved his head bald. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a Dyer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When Gerald reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. After a long history of fighting, Gerald and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Everard was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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 feels threatened by others; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).