Description: He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak, and he perpetually has his flail ready. His crest, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. 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 erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. The war was a terrible time for him, and Shamash does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He got into the Shipwright business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shamash fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black star sapphire (1500 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Emerald (1500 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and money/treasure

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 220 gp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her ears are large.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Faral lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 20000 cp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She carries with her a set of hammers, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Actor mother left her crippled. 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. Giselle fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'1". He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His hair is short and white. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the west to a Body Guard, Efferil learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has achieved small success as a Body Guard.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. 2 Holy water.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She sports silver long hair. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a brown collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her lavender fur is still thick. Her fierce copper eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 27000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.