Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He usually wears his brown robe and has his spear always slung over his shoulder. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His ears are large.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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 used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is red and curly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: She wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has gray eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His purple hair is still thick. His black eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has achieved small success as a Armorer.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has wavy white hair. Her eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Priest they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Miner, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 140 gp.