Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is portly but not overly obese. His purple hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 12000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Jade (150 gp). Fire opal (800 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her chestnut hair is well kept. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born in the west. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue sapphire (400 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Zircon (80 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has wavy white hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Through the years after Eleanor was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Eleanor's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 20 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She wears a white vest and prefers violet and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has a hunchback. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rose (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears dull green sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Nirgel lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.