Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. With wild black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Portia was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Halimath alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Kâka lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Locksmith they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Animal Trainer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Roger enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Igden isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.