Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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 used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is silver and curly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Koeth has worked very hard to control his curse. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is physically well-built. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Paelias hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Passionate, Opinionated. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Jade (130 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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: Born in the west to a Herbalist, Peren learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with his Hunter father left him crippled. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Peren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Jet (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp).