Description: He wears a brown Stetson hat and brown clothes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'0" when asserting himself. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gifted student he started as a Healer, but he got bored and became a Merchant. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has shaved his head bald. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Server. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Healer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: To be a Unemployed again; and balancing his hectic life and new healer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: William hails from a village terrorized by giants. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. William was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp.