Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He has amber eyes and a red hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Pirithin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He's also a talented Herbalist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 sp. White pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are white.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has achieved small success as a Body Guard.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This light-skinned female wears a fancy blue dress. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her black hair is heavily combed to the left. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Nissa was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. 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 has achieved small success as a Masseuse.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to be a roofer again

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'4", this man dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with black slacks. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Boddynock hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Boddynock alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears skinny pants and wears a grey and blue robe with the hood down. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears an eyepatch.

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 is obsessed with his god.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to be a jeweler again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 sp. Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: This southern man wears dull pastel sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. His clothes are grease stained in places. His fur is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Dilettante they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Server, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).