Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. 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 comes from a rich northern family. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 33000 sp. Black star sapphire (1000 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears his silver hair down. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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 in a small plains village. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Aldous alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 sp.

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. He has a very tight haircut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp.