Description: A 3'3" western man, he is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a red shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is cut close to his head. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new bellfounder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His fur, while still mostly yellow, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: She wears a black costume with the symbols of death on her torso. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Guard. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Mason again; and balancing her hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: 2'9" and muscular, this eastern woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Engraver but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 42000 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Ekemon was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ekemon decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1100 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair is long and unkept. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. 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 find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp.