Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a yellow shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and white pants. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Sumnes never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has brown hair. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and usually wears his tan robe and has his shield always slung over his shoulder. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shoemaker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His first spouse was a Interpreter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he's in love

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Nature, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: This man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He's also a talented Detective, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His hair is golden and curly. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born into a rich family. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a very tight haircut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hugh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1700 gp.