Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is golden and curly. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and usually wears his brown robe and has his falchion always slung over his shoulder. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jet (80 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Theren lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.