Description: 6'4" and muscular, this southern man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His hair is red and very short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Ishmoz was born with his father's beautiful face. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Amber (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Paela lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he very much looks the part of a Ruler, and is pretty ugly. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Lucan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Lucan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1600 sp. Black pearl (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on her torso. She sports golden long hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Body Guard and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His first spouse was a Dyer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Richard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a crown-heir and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).