Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a Soapmaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also hits on men, regardless of circumstances.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. 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 has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears suspenders and violet workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. Her black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Williamina grew up listening to her father's many stories. Williamina was born on a far southern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Farmer. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born in the north. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Shy, Lazy, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 10000 sp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'9", this woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Ella lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Aquamarine (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her cinnamon fur is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 37. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. The war was a terrible time for her, and Smoking does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and he perpetually has his bow ready. His white hair is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Nicholas hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Nicholas alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. 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 likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stableman.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.