Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a very tight haircut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Altho grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Altho. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is cut close to his head. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: The child of a Barkeep, who enjoyed hunting, Robert was taken on many hunting expeditions. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Courier. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She wears baggy black pantaloons and a blue scarf, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'7" when asserting herself. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. The war was a terrible time for her, and Pyra does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears just a black suit. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Fistula speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She takes great joy in being the best Locksmith in town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Hourglass.