Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. 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. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Hadarai lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: He would like to get married and retire; and he has a crush on the local mortician

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by goblins. Ivellios was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the goblins.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a grey costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aerdeth grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Miner.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new miner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 900 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. He has no hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Aramil was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 190 pp.