Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses like a well dressed Shipwright does. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Bethrynna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Shipwright for the past few years.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This man is very fat, and usually wears his violet robe and has his kukri always slung over his shoulder. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She wears a tan coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her nunchaku, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Weaver.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Terse, Greedy. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears professional attire. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Tim lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and green tie. He sports a flattop hair cut. His white unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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: Born in the south to a Servant, Nirgel learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Navigator, but he got bored and became a Servant. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This northern woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her blue hair is knotted and matted. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has gold crest. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Nithther liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Nature, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 5000 sp.