Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'8" when asserting himself. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a blue tunic with pastel highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black hair is singed and shortened. 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 quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 16000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is still thick. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born in the west to a Carpenter, Rurik learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He bought a greataxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Addict. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished axe as well. His brown hair is still thick. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Ulblyn 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. Ulblyn decided he wanted neither the life of his mother 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 got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: An older woman who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. This gold eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Sekhmet isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This southern man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is short and blonde. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Ar-Karo was born with his father's beautiful face. Ar-Karo abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.