Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears dull yellow sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. His silver hair is braided into rings. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his small yellow hat.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 53. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He takes great joy in being the best Sailor in town.

History: Arnold hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sailor for hire.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She stands about 6'0" and is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has no hair. She has a dull look in her white eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1600 gp. White pearl (90 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her brown hair is wavy and long. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: He wears a white coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'9" when asserting himself. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Knight. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 9000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: He wears bulky black painted plate armor. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He has gray eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, marred by chocolates. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. A freak accident while working with her Mayor mother left her crippled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears pastel trousers with yellow and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. His black fur is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Architect. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Aura is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has achieved small success as a Architect.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 160 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. He has cinnamon fur. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is a Sailor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He uses divination through singing.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp).

Description: He wears a tan deerstalker hat and tan clothes, and he perpetually has his quarterstaff ready. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born into a rich family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2600 sp.