Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her head has been shaved. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears a blue collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Through the years after Valanthe was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Valanthe's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and carries greatswords. Her yellow fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. 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 can speak with the recently deceased. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Leaf was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Leaf fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a white coat with blue slacks, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'11" when asserting herself. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Ahlyssa speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Ahlyssa liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Ahlyssa never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, In love, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 gp. Rose (50 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears skinny pants and wears a black and blue robe with the hood down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Raam was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and balancing his hectic life and new animal trainer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).

Description: He wears a grey Stetson hat and grey clothes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his morningstar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Hunter speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and to be a servant again

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'8" when asserting himself. His hair is brown and curly. He has black eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. 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: Born to a Locksmith, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.