Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a red shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has no hair. She has a tattooed face.

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 misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Pearl was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Bricklayer. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 sp. Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: The child of a Assassin, who enjoyed hunting, Iados was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Iados was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Revenge; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She dresses like a well dressed Barrister does. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Glassblower, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He uses divination through singing.

History: He got into the Butcher business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is long and black with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Insane. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Full Plate.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She wears her orange fur down. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. Shifting enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shifting grew up listening to her father's many stories. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 120 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 24000 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. The war was a terrible time for him, and Astar 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 very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Minor magic item.