Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. He has red hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born in the west to a Spice Merchant, Fenriz learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden pearl (150 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Onyx (40 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries with him a set of longswords on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Quarion was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Quarion fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'3", this woman wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available she will default to her sword. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Hunter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Galiena was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears long strands of amethyst and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is a mite stocky and has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. With wild blonde hair. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Claira was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Barber hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Silk rope. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A 6'2" eastern woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her crest is bronze and curly. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the east to a Stylist, Jaxi learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Greedy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Slave, Debt. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).