Description: This late middle aged man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat and is in decent physical shape. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born into a rich family. At a young age his father died while driving off some brigands. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in shortbow use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a mace, but if one is not available he will default to his longbow. He carries a battered mace and tarnished longbow as well. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. William fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Professionalism. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is red and very short. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'3" western man, he wears long strands of aquamarine and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is golden and very short. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Ernest speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ernest has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3200 sp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.