Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Gruk was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Miller. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 28000 sp. Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a grey suit, and carries shields. He has no hair. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and he perpetually has his mace ready. He has moderate length silver hair. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of a Shipwright, who enjoyed hunting, Dench was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dench fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 900 gp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Barrister, and is pretty ugly. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Frug hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Gifted from a young age, Frug studied abroad. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barrister.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats, and carries swords. She has no crest. Her ears are large.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. Now she works as a poetry tutor during her time off.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This northern man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. His gray fur, when down, is lengthy. His copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Slave. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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 was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His childhood dream was to be a Marshal, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Marshal again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears bulky grey painted plate armor. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears professional attire. His golden hair is still thick. His eyes are green.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A freak accident while working with his Cook mother left him crippled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Shy, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1600 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.