Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 pp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete.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. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

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 frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a fisher again

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Sard (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is a Bookbinder first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp).