Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Bryseis is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Bryseis was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bounty Hunter they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Courier, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear flannel. His black crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in the west to a Slave Trader, Valorean learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (4 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a black vest and prefers grey and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His white hair is singed and shortened. He has amber eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. She keeps her black fur in a flapper bob. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Merchant; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1300 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: Standing 5'1", this woman prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His crest is brass and very short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Zedaar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She is typically in her Ruler uniform. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bethrynna will drive conversation. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black fur. She wears a pastel vest and prefers blue and grey shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has a hunchback. Her black fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 10 pp.