Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Stableman born in the past three hundred years. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born in the south to a Stableman, Feng learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. After months of barely getting by, Feng managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Sard (30 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'2" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Nicholas 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 Nicholas. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. Her tied-back hair is silver. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears professional attire. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She got into the Performer business at a young age. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of a Carpenter, who enjoyed hunting, Nim was taken on many hunting expeditions. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He bought a halberd and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and dwarven compassion

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Jet (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Hematite (15 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.