Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in earthy colors with a green and black handkerchief worn on his left side and is in decent physical shape. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Thamior speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Galinndan 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: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He has a tattooed face.

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 motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Uthemar hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1800 gp.