Description: This man is very fat, and wears dull grey sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sai, just in case. He has wavy black hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Dustin is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shoemaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Dustin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a white coat with violet slacks. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He has green eyes and a yellow hat with a white feather.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nicholas grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Don enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Don was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His auburn hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Bertram is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.