Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His head has been shaved. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 56. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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 in the west. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 310 pp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Amber (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly maces and longswords. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'8". He wears a simple brown robe with yellow stripes complete with hood, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Aelar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has worked as a Soapmaker like his father before him.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He got into the Architect business at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Architect for hire.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and balancing his hectic life and new architect responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Job, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.