Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. He is portly but not overly obese. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Alexandre was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'8" when asserting himself. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Anselm was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alexandre does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Alexandre was born the youngest of three triplets. Through the years after Alexandre was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Alexandre's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Alexandre and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.