Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his flail, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His yellow fur has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his yellow eyes.

Personality: Seven hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Shoemaker father left him crippled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She got into the Tanner business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Bather, but she was a colossal failure. After a long history of fighting, Pyntle and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 21000 sp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Mamnen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Shautha lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Black star sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.