Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Terse, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: He is a husky man, who has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Barkeep. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Barkeep responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her red hair is lengthy. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her 15th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature kukri.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 50 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears suspenders and red workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Weaver. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Weaver for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Shipwright again; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 130 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). 1 Banded mail.