Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a brown coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His cinnamon fur is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gale was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She's also a talented Junk Dealer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she likes to wear red tank tops with brown skirt. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has green eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.