Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1600 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. He keeps his brown fur in a pixie cut. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Spear was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Joker, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 70 gp. White pearl (100 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this northern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her auburn hair is well kept. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ellywick alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a white coat with pastel slacks. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length black hair. She has white eyes.

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. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Vapula never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Poor, In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Amber (100 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Major magic item.