Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 pp. Onyx (50 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'11". She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Avice was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is short and red. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Andraste was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed pickaxe, just in case. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Coral (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has shaved his head bald. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ralf grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and pastel handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has wavy golden hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When Patrick reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Slave, Military, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.