Description: An older man who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is braided into rings. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Chad abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2900 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He wears professional attire. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished dagger as well. His black hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Bertram was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bookbinder. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His chestnut hair is still thick. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Tanner. 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: Ralf was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to be a barrister again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and he perpetually has his spear ready. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson green hat.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bowyer and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Poor, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Cory enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the east to a Carpenter, Cory learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Carter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has worked as a Carpenter like his mother before him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2800 sp. Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Breastplate.