Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

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. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Geoffrey and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Onyx (50 gp).

Description: She wears a simple violet robe with brown stripes complete with hood, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: The child of a Shepherd, who enjoyed hunting, Ermina was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her ears are large.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a simple blue robe with grey stripes complete with hood. Her head has been shaved. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman likes to wear white tank tops with brown skirt, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has wavy black hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1200 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'8" western man, he wears a white shirt with thin green vertical stripes and violet pants. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born into a rich family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His white hair is cut short. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nalral was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His beige fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: A 6'6" western man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. His white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He got into the Masseuse business at a young age. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Religious, In love, Job, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.