Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Azaki was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Antitoxin. 2 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Thunderstones. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears bulky black painted plate armor, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has brown eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. After coming to the age of reason, Erdan took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. After a long history of fighting, Erdan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Hadarai was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Ploughman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries with him a set of axes, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black hair is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Peren is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Peren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naeris grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.