Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a black broad hat and black clothes. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'5" and is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gomory was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has worked as a Priest like his father before him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shepherd. He has a hunchback. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Richard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair is white and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a white scarf. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. 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 pair of adventurers, Roland grew up listening to his mother's many stories. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Gardener. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.