Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Robert liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'3" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Shoemaker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Rose (60 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Military, Job, Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears professional attire. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered blue hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gerbo isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A gifted student he started as a Shipwright, but he got bored and became a Unemployed. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case, marred by beers. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Human compassion; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Banker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Just what you see.