Description: A 5'0" western man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Conrad speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 25000 cp. Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Aldous has worked very hard to control his curse. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 19000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. A true patriot, Robert would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 has achieved small success as a Mercenary.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this northern man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is content

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 6 Acid flasks.