Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear grey tank tops with blue pants. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. 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 the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

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 has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Eye agate (14 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

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. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He stands about 6'5" and wears a worn and beaten armor. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is braided into rings. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Chad alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Chad was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Baker. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ralf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Ralf took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up pickaxe and armor he uses now. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.