Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. He has black hair. His ears are large.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Himo will drive conversation. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a black shirt with thin white vertical stripes and brown pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. The war was a terrible time for him, and Carrie does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Stableman father left him crippled. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vanuath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp).