Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. He has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Bellfounder arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Herbalist. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He takes great joy in being the best Blacksmith in town.

History: Aust lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has worked as a Blacksmith like his father before him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Jasper (40 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is an epitome of beauty. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Soveliss hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 gp.