Description: He stands about 6'0" and dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with tan slacks. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. A true patriot, Tethren would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Tethren was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Silver pearl (100 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He worked as a nervous Bookbinder and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult.

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Hematite (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Arnold was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Junk Dealer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Junk Dealer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Expand his business; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her gold crest, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are red and catlike.

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 also has developed a complete distrust of the Sailor profession.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A freak accident while working with her Sailor mother left her crippled. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Jade (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Coral (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'3". She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., and her gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. Her dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise black.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. The war was a terrible time for her, and Astaro does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. 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. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amber (110 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small yellow hat.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Simon was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Red garnet (80 gp). Rose (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: This woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Uzza was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Uzza decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. 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 possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Fire opal (1000 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Amber (130 gp). Rose (20 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a Bookbinder first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Gûndza hails from a village terrorized by goblins. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Enemies, Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape and is in decent physical shape. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Courier mother left her crippled. During her travels, Mastema and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Mastema discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Mastema fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.