Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Uthemar was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Uthemar's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Uthemar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 30 pp. 4 Antitoxin.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'0". She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born to a Tanner, her father struggled to pay the bills. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available she will default to her hammer. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Tenena 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. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is typically in her Sculptor uniform, marred by teas. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her top grey hat.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the west to a Sculptor, Susannah learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Sculptor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sellsword. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 cp. Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'2". She wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood, and her gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. Her black hair is singed and shortened. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

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

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Harbek was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Courier for the past few years.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and very much looks the part of a Shepherd. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. He's also a talented Tailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Armorer. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She tends to her Armorer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Barrister again.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her black crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Carter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Revenge; and expand her business

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 120000 cp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.