Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is dressed in earthy colors with a red and black handkerchief worn on his left side. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Interpreter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Ortegar never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Coral (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is brown and curly. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 sp. Sardonyx (40 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longswords and sais. Her bronze crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Onyx (30 gp).

Description: He wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. He is physically well-built. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a grey coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He is physically well-built. His tied-back hair is black. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A freak accident while working with his Roofer father left him crippled. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Disease, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This woman wears an entirely blue suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has green eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'0" when asserting herself. Her white hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. After coming to the age of reason, Olivia took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tattered old clothes. His white crest is long and unkept. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp.