Description: This man stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Malachite (6 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He carries with him a set of greatswords, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has white hair. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Ûshbaka enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ûshbaka fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears her auburn hair up. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Wella was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Wella decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Onyx (20 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'2". She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on her right side, and her gloved hand is found clutching a lance. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

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 lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Guard arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Bilga and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nordak does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born into a rich family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 220 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her blue hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her black eyes.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She is a Lycanthrope in disguise. 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 wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and very much looks the part of a Bowyer. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She sports chestnut long hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Bowyer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She struck the Bowyer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. 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: The child of a Masseuse, who enjoyed hunting, Williamina was taken on many hunting expeditions. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Tanner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tanner work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1400 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears skinny pants and wears a black and tan robe with the hood down. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born in a small island village. A gifted student she started as a Mason, but she got bored and became a Bowyer. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 7000 sp.