Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. The war was a terrible time for him, and Paymon does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Alvyn was born with his father's beautiful face. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She carries with her a set of monstrous two handed axes on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Tyna alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by goblins. Tyna was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 sp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He carries with him a set of bastard swords, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Farmer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Salanop grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Salanop fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Griselda was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is red and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Amethyst (70 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, he is not a threatening figure. His cinnamon fur is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has a hunchback. Her brown hair is cut short. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Shipwright for the past few years.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to be a fortune-teller again

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp. Red garnet (140 gp).