Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His green crest is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Maynild was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a blue coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp.