Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and he perpetually has his spear ready. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a very tight haircut. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the east to a Mason, Ahvain learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He became a Mason soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 90000 cp.

Description: A 5'0" western man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed white hat.

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 also has developed a complete distrust of the Bookbinder profession.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. He's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Family, Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Miller arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A freak accident while working with his Ploughman father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp).