Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Mella grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Mella. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has wavy auburn hair. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Menny was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A freak accident while working with her Navigator father left her crippled. During her travels, Menny and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Menny discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Menny fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sailor. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Sailor. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'3". He wears dull black sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shield, just in case, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shield. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). 3 Smokesticks. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: A 5'1" eastern man, he wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants. His beige fur is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Unemployed. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.