Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in a small island village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Peren took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up longsword and armor he uses now. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3200 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His dark red hair is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Qemuel was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she is greedy

Flaws: Forgetful, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 pp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor and is in decent physical shape. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Roywyn's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. The war was a terrible time for her, and Roywyn does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She is a Deep Scion in disguise. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 19000 sp. Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears an entirely grey suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes, she is not a threatening figure. Her head has been shaved. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Gurdis is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Gurdis is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Gurdis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled mother and took her mother's old job. She struck the Marshal job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a fancy black dress. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

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 has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. After a long history of fighting, Biri and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a grey tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a brown tunic with green highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His golden hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Orsik never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, In love. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).