Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Dean lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bricklayer and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 sp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the east to a Mayor, Aldous learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Mercenary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available he will default to his quarterstaff. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Shepherd and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Everburning torch. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

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. His head has been shaved. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Heward was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable, Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is typically in his Guard uniform. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 west. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.