Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with red slacks. She wears her silver crest down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: 4'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears dull grey sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'8" and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His golden hair is still thick. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Sard (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a Barkeep soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3200 sp. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Simple lock. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His brown hair is lengthy. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Kilvar was born the youngest of three triplets. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kilvar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Navigator but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ella has worked very hard to control her curse. 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aldous grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.