Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his black hair down. 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 exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Theren was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this southern woman wears a worn and beaten armor. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her first spouse was a Hunter, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. Her silver hair is well kept. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She became a Engraver soon after.

Motivation: She is content; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Joan is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. 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 has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. 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 poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Seamstress. She tends to her Seamstress job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears her red hair up. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: Sarai speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Sarai lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a dyer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is white and very short. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Artin grew up listening to her father's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. Her crest is short and blue. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Raiann lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.