Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his greatsword. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new animal trainer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and usually wears his green robe and has his longsword always slung over his shoulder. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a Interpreter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Mindartis was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Fletcher again.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jet (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). White opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears an entirely green suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Efferil liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.