Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has gray fur. His copper unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Smoking was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Smoking was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2100 gp.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Theren has worked very hard to control his curse. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born in the east. 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. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Tawna never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Religious, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. Azurite (12 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears professional attire. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a sickle and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: She wears a yellow coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 87. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born in the east. In her 15th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). 4 Thunderstones. 4 Thunderstones. 4 Holy water.

Description: She wears dull yellow sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bow, just in case. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bows and sais. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 600 sp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a brown collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His golden hair is still thick. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. 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 Barber. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barber.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Shoemaker; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She found a children's book about a Halfling Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's in love; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a mace on his belt. He sports a flattop crest cut. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a mace and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.