Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Akoth is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Ruler. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a Architect, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. Her hair is short and blonde. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 gp.