Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born in the west to a Knight, Gunter learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Knight. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in the south. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in an above average manner. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Anthony is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has violet eyes and a violet hat with a white feather.

Personality: Gomory is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Ernest was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.