Description: Runty and weak-looking, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Bernard is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Bernard never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bernard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bernard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He got into the Barkeep business at a young age. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He's also a talented Soapmaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Ralf lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Debt. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 18000 cp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Jet (130 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shipwright profession.

History: He was born in the south. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp.