Description: This late middle aged man wears black painted combat armor at almost all times and is in decent physical shape. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amber (140 gp). Sard (70 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He got into the Miller business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miller 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 feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rose (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 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.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'3" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Varis will drive conversation. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp).