Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Stableman. He has worked as a Stableman like his father before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in a small island village. His parents enrolled him in a Bard school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1300 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1800 sp. Azurite (5 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp).

Description: A 5'8" western woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her dark red hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are white.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She wears her auburn hair up. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Erevan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 80 pp. Iolite (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has dyed his greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Rivaan was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Rivaan's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2 Holy water. 2 Smokesticks. 6 Acid flasks. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This man wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His fur is white and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born into a rich family. Through the years after Cloak was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Cloak's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp).