Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Herbalist. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a white collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Robert lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Merchant they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Scribe, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp).

Description: Standing 6'1", this man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his silver hair down. He has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a Shepherd, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants, marred by beers. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Shepherd father left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.