Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a red Stetson hat and red clothes. His hair is long and white with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. Her head has been shaved. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and carries hand crossbows. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mercenary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in the north to a Blacksmith, Fargrim learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His copper crest is thinning but still full. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Beggar for the past few years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp.