Description: This tall, slender man wears professional attire. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He dresses like a well dressed Fortune-teller does. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the north to a Fortune-teller, Gerard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Merchant, but he got bored and became a Fortune-teller. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His crest is cut close to his head. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a Masseuse first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to be a beggar again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'1" western woman, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.