Description: This tall, slender man wears professional attire. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He dresses like a well dressed Fortune-teller does. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the north to a Fortune-teller, Gerard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Merchant, but he got bored and became a Fortune-teller. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His crest is cut close to his head. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a Masseuse first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to be a beggar again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'1" western woman, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her top white hat.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At some point she was captured by goblins and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100000 cp. Emerald (400 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Hematite (8 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is typically in her Priest uniform. She has a very tight haircut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Alice was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, In love, Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has shaved his head bald. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Gormogord's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). White pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 120 gp.