Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. 4 Thunderstones. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Navigator father left him crippled. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

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

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her brown hair is well kept. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. The war was a terrible time for her, and Gillyd does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Standing 4'1", this woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a Architect first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Military, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp).