Description: This younger middle-aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case. His silver crest is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Baradad embodies much of what other species detest in the Dragonborns. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his bow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His hair is brown and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Laucian lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Priest they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Seamstress, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To be a Priest again.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this southern woman is dressed in earthy colors with a green and white handkerchief worn on her right side. Her green crest is still thick. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Daar is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Randal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Randal has worked very hard to control his curse. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's in love

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Amber (60 gp). Coral (60 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 3'10". She wears just a grey suit, and her gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a Cook, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sailor. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1 Backpack.