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 auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gifted student he started as a Guard, but he got bored and became a Detective. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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: Many gnolls want him driven away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses like a well dressed Sellsword does. He has a very tight haircut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Lance enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the north to a Carter, Lance learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Just what you see.