Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'11". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. He has wavy auburn hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, John embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Criminal record, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her tied-back hair is white. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Merla has worked very hard to control her curse. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His hair is red and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His childhood dream was to be a Barber, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Fisher soon after.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 2 Smokesticks. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Slave Trader. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. She is baby faced.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Slave Trader. Ermina enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Slave Trader for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Slave Trader responsibilities is difficult; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.