Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Heian was born with his mother's beautiful face. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. 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. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (50 gp).

Description: He typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Paelias will drive conversation. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the west to a Bowyer, Paelias learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has a crush on the local scribe

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a black shirt with thin red vertical stripes and brown pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Azaki's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Azaki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 gp.