Description: This western man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is cut close to his head. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He takes great joy in being the best Stableman in town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Richard was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Stableman. He's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is portly but not overly obese. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2400 sp.

Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He is physically well-built. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Norman grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Norman. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Stableman business.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and revenge

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

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

Possessions: 2800 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fortune-teller, marred by teas. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His ears are large.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Roland was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Bowyer again; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Jade (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).