Description: 6'2" and muscular, this eastern man is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He has moderate length gold crest. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She's also a talented Adventurer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Hematite (14 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length black hair. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gilthur grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 170 pp. Banded agate (14 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). White opal (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Black opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Muggrish grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His childhood dream was to be a Performer, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Actor for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy brass crest. He dresses like a well dressed Mason does. He has a hunchback. He has done his best to style his brass crest to look like a famous performer. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: She wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She carries with her a set of sais on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Ovak was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ovak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp.