Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is obsessed with his god.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Slave. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2700 sp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'4" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Jillian was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her crest is short and black. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: Hillanot is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up work as a Architect and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp).

Description: She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. She is portly but not overly obese. Her white crest is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Megren was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Megren decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Now she works as a dancing tutor during her time off.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 150 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shoemaker and is in decent physical shape. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'11" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She usually wears her black robe and has her falchion always slung over her shoulder. She has moderate length black hair. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Azza grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her first spouse was a Mortician, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.