Description: A plain young-adult man, he has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His black hair is cut short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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: The child of a Brewer, who enjoyed hunting, Cory was taken on many hunting expeditions. After coming to the age of reason, Cory took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 27000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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 plains due to the painful memories there. Guy took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up whip and armor he uses now. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Nature, Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was taken from his home at a very young age. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 80 pp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'1", this man wears bulky black painted plate armor. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born into a rich family. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he has a crush on the local miller

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears white trousers with black and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Guy fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2500 sp.