Description: A 6'1" eastern man, he dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with black slacks. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. The war was a terrible time for him, and Shane does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Bonds: Rich, In love, Attractive, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1 Good lock. 1 Simple lock. 1 Hourglass.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Don hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Don was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Don fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 43000 sp.

Description: He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.