Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Patrick was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Patrick's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His black hair is still thick. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He struck the Shepherd job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is content

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: 5'7" and muscular, this northern man has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Banker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student he started as a Actor, but he got bored and became a Banker. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 160 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).