Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Server

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Military, Debt, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a brown costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly spears and falchions. Her hair is white and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Carter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Jade (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rose (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, marred by teas. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

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. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: She wears a black armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down, and she perpetually has her lance ready. She has moderate length green crest. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 50000 cp. Amethyst (150 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His gold crest is greasy and uncared for. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: Donaar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Donaar grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Donaar. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her red hair is well kept. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 23000 cp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.