Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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 to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 pp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 pp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Amber (60 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Paelias will drive conversation. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Paelias was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.