Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. She has wavy brown fur. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the east to a Bather, River learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her first spouse was a Cartwright, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and doesn't want to be a bather and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Wiggens embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Painter. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He keeps his bronze crest in a flapper bob. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Kerkad took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His brown hair is cut short. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Roofer, but he got bored and became a Carter. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp).

Description: He likes to wear blue tank tops with white pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman and is in decent physical shape. He has done his best to style his bronze crest to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. 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, Kiirith was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kiirith fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 pp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man tends to wear a large yellow jacket and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Nutae was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Priest. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a violet small hat and violet clothes, marred by chocolates. Her golden hair is braided into rings. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born in the east. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Gardener and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears dull white sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Sailor. She works hard and plays hard.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has worked as a Sailor like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.