Description: An older man who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, he is not a threatening figure. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Tarak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A freak accident while working with his Apothecary mother left him crippled. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman likes to wear blue tank tops with pastel skirt. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She tends to her Mortician job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman wears bulky black painted plate armor, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is brown and curly. Her eyes are likewise black.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.