Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Theodoric never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1800 sp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Amethyst (150 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Gerard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses like a well dressed Performer does. His black hair is singed and shortened. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the west to a Performer, Frederick learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Performer.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Sard (80 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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 has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears white trousers with green and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 34000 sp.