Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His white hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: Standing 5'0", this man wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He has brown eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Amber (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Theren hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Golden pearl (60 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat, and is pretty ugly. He has golden hair. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. A true patriot, Varis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new tanner responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1800 gp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thamior grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He worked as a nervous Bricklayer and found it very stressful. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.