Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a white shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. The war was a terrible time for him, and Halander does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Halander was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished crossbow as well. He has moderate length brown hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Whurbin was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 60 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born in a small plains village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears a blue shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and green pants. She has slicked back golden hair. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Tippletoe lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Unemployed. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 10 pp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black opal (700 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is cut close to his head. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

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. His parents enrolled him in a Barbarian school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

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 a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1 Superior lock.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears suspenders and red workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants to get laid.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. He has silver hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Cory speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His hair is long and silver with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Karg hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the north to a Courier, Karg learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 80 pp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.