Description: An older man who is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Ruler, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Lance lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He became a Ruler soon after.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2200 sp. Black pearl (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This northern man wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His clothes are grease stained in places. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the north. Chad was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Interpreter. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Insane, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a green coat with red slacks, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Sculptor. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

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 married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new sculptor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Jasper (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Silk rope. 1 Backpack.

Description: He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished axe as well. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Trym fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a large blue jacket. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has wavy black hair. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.