Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Cartwright, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Altho's homeland. Altho decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears long strands of jet and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The war was a terrible time for her, and Lia does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Lia was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She likes to wear black tank tops with yellow skirt. She carries with her a set of kukris on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Gilkass was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 80 pp.