Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a blue vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her blue boots flare out at the collars, and is pretty ugly. She has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born in a small desert village. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a server again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Carnelian (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has black hair. She has a dull look in her white eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Semyaza was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. After a long history of fighting, Semyaza and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has bronze crest. Her eyes are red.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ruloth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 34000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His tied-back hair is auburn. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She is baby faced.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Anne's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 pp. Eye agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear flannel. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a Architect, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Navigator hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. His hair is short and silver. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Zephan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Priest. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to be a dyer again

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).