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.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears professional attire. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. 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; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Smokesticks.