Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Amethyst (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His golden hair is cut short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a Fortune-teller first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Fortune-teller. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.