Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dull brown sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case, and is pretty ugly. His hair is white and very short. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nordak grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student she started as a Performer, but she got bored and became a Marshal. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to be a performer again

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 sp. Jet (110 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is an epitome of beauty. He has moderate length red hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and human compassion

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 cp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is typically in her Tanner uniform. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Tanner born in the past three hundred years. Anakis is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Superior lock. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Eldeth hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. Eldeth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Eldeth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.