Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He takes great joy in being the best Butcher in town.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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 has achieved small success as a Butcher.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new butcher responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 900 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He usually wears his black robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder, marred by teas. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available he will default to his pickaxe. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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 born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Soveliss was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: Standing 5'3", this man tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and wears just a brown suit. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 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: Seeks redemption; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.