Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are copper.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Emerald (1400 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her crest is cut close to her head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Tatyan wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Ranger, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Tatyan was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her black hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Architect who has hired her part-time. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Mary was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bernard was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Malachite (6 gp).