Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bowyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He stands about 3'3" and wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears dull violet sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His fur, while still mostly lavender, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She carries with her a set of kukris on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a fancy white suit. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He has worked as a Tailor like his mother before him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'11". She wears tan trousers with red and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shipwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shipwright work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. After a long history of fighting, Lia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and to be a merchant again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. She is portly but not overly obese. Her lavender fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the east to a Bricklayer, Great learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has worked as a Bricklayer like her mother before her.

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

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 sp. Onyx (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Black opal (1000 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a white armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a Mortician, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Fisher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Flaws: Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.