Description: This man stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His auburn hair is long and unkept. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. His red hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. John enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To protect his home; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Guardian. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, green cloak. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Bertram was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 14. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Arnold was born with his father's beautiful face. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Onyx (30 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'9" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is black and very short. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Family, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.