Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and is pretty ugly. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a Glassblower, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Gerbo never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to be a glassblower again

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This tall, slender woman is dressed in an above average manner. She has dyed her greying blue hair a little too much giving a sharp blue color. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Seere was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Cartwright. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: An older man who is typically in his Healer uniform, he is not a threatening figure. He has done his best to style his dark red hair to look like a famous performer. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has silver eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a sculptor again

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her long brown fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Silent lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Silent has worked very hard to control her curse. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 140 pp.