Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a lance on his belt, and is pretty ugly. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Through the years after Gell was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Gell's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. Jade (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. She carries with her a set of scimitars on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. She's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears a violet coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. She sports blonde long hair. 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 likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'3" southern woman, she wears just a white suit. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the right. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Neega was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shipwright.

Motivation: To be a Courier again.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This eastern man wears a yellow tunic with black highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. His clothes are grease stained in places. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. 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 is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. She carries with her a set of glaives on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Bilga wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Ranger, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bilga was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Bilga was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Bilga's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is physically well-built. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born in the north to a Fisher, Traubon learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Traubon alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 150 pp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is typically in his Assassin uniform. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now owns his own business.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 60000 cp.