Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Amber (100 gp). Jade (100 gp).

Description: This man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. 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 barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

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

Possessions: 2600 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a white coat with blue slacks. She is an epitome of beauty. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When Shanairla reached her early adolescence her Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military. Occupation: Stableman

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

Possessions: Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 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 wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her blue hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her eyes are black and beady.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 10000 cp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of a Mercenary, who enjoyed hunting, Naal was taken on many hunting expeditions. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her crest is white and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 11000 gp. Pink diamond (7000 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Jet (110 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and carries flails. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mason for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).