Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is wearing a long, black cloak, marred by chocolates. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His red hair is lengthy. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Balimaar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Balimaar was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Balimaar has worked very hard to control his curse. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2500 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Jocelyn was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and balancing his hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Bernard enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Bernard hails from a village terrorized by drow. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a red coat with brown slacks. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.