Description: An older man who wears tattered old clothes, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural dragonborn artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'4". He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His head has been shaved. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 34. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. A true patriot, Alston would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Alston was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Banker. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Everburning torch. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'9". She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is silver and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Valida was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull black iron scale mail. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

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 uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1300 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp).

Description: A 4'5" western man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Shoemaker. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shoemaker. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Just what you see.