Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is red and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Arumawann was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Arumawann decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Interpreter. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has dark red hair. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Barakas was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 170 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a great chef.

History: She was born in a small forest village. After coming to the age of reason, Sarah took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. He is physically well-built. His crest is short and brass. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 2'10" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scythe.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 60000 cp. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has no hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Naivara wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Naivara lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Sutha has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.