Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts, and is pretty ugly. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, In love. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a very tight haircut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Nicholas speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Nicholas lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Fisher, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: An older man who has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe, he is not a threatening figure. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 33000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp).

Description: He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly monstrous two handed axes and greataxes. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: The child of a Ruler, who enjoyed hunting, Aldous was taken on many hunting expeditions. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 13000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.