Description: He wears a green collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His black crest is still thick. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Pijjirik hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the west to a Blacksmith, Pijjirik learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Pijjirik never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To be a Shepherd again; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Hadarai was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He tends to his Weaver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a pastel vest and prefers white and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines yellow.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Opinionated, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Small steel mirror. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. With wild auburn hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 gp. Sard (80 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a blue collared shirt and grey skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Pyntle enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has wavy red hair. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Brewer who has hired him part-time. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed club, just in case. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ahvain's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He's also a talented Hunter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This man prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bowyer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 sp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a Priest, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Malachite (8 gp).