Description: 5'7" and muscular, this northern woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does. She sports auburn long hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She became a Apothecary soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: A 6'5" southern man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He is baby faced.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting goblins, the young Damien began to lead the lost caravan. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has moderate length blonde hair. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Through the years after Syllin was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Syllin's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

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

Possessions: 300 gp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. She has slicked back golden hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a Blacksmith first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Trym was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She tends to her Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: This southern woman wears an entirely white suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

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

Description: He is in excellent shape and has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His hair is brown and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Disguise kit.