Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no crest. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 9000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Amethyst (80 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and halberds. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp. Jade (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His white hair is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

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. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Armorer. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Armorer for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. His silver hair is cut short. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Hugh was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black opal (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.