Description: He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak, and he perpetually has his morningstar ready. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Taklinn took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up morningstar and armor he uses now. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Urshar is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: She is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'0" when asserting herself. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is in excellent shape and likes to wear white tank tops with black skirt. Her hair is red and curly. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 Sellsword. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His scarlet crest, when down, is lengthy. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Bharash enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Bharash has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.