Description: An older man who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy black pantaloons and a tan scarf. He carries a battered longbow and tarnished sickle as well. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Theren isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is chestnut and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. 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: Carrie was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.