Description: He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered red stockings, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'11" when asserting himself. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This eastern man is dressed in an above average manner. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has red hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is cut close to his head. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 pp. White pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Sard (80 gp).