Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished morningstar as well. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aerdeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 220 pp.

Description: This man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with white slacks. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has moderate length brown hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He got into the Bricklayer business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Knight, but he got bored and became a Bricklayer. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To be a Knight again; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp).