Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His first spouse was a Map Maker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a grey deerstalker hat and grey clothes. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Dilettante but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. 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: Revenge; and he is content

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease, Addict, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 4 Acid flasks. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His hair is silver and very short. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He bought a flail and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2300 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His auburn hair is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Jocelyn was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Jocelyn's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown tunic with white highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Anselm grew up listening to his father's many stories. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, In love, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 46000 sp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.