Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He wears an eyepatch.

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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Ernest was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After months of barely getting by, Hunter managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scythe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His white hair is knotted and matted. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Map Maker. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 Map Maker. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Map Maker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a simple tan robe with white stripes complete with hood. His brown hair is cut short. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Tim will drive conversation. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Tim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Tim liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: In love, Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Red garnet (80 gp).