Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished club as well. His hair is cut close to his head. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Xappan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 20 gp. Jet (150 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her head has been shaved. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and is pretty ugly. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'1" and muscular, this northern man likes to wear grey tank tops with brown pants. His hair is chestnut and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Gifted from a young age, Orsik studied abroad. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

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

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield.