Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is portly but not overly obese. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are hazel.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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 strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Kody fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fletcher and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a blue collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a yellow scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Dean was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His childhood dream was to be a Bricklayer, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this eastern man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp).