Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. He has no hair. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Banded agate (15 gp). Jade (150 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'2". She wears a black armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. She has no crest. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Surina wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Cook arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 19000 sp. Zircon (70 gp).

Description: This southern 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. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His purple hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cairn hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Cairn reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Banded agate (4 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp).