Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His childhood dream was to be a Laborer, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His crest is cut close to his head. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: This southern woman wears a worn and beaten armor. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has a very tight haircut. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her parents enrolled her in a Bard school at a young age so that she could practice her divine talents. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Slave, In love. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: Standing 5'0", this woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born into a rich family. Through the years after Vanchu was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Vanchu's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Vanchu and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.