Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears brown trousers with pastel and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a very tight haircut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, John never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp).

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a blue collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born in the south. Through the years after Rinn was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Rinn's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: He stands about 6'3" and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sai with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has wavy scarlet crest. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Seamstress for hire.

Motivation: To be a Fortune-teller again; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1100 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries with him a set of shortspears on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. His hair is long and silver with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a brown coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is silver and very short. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is blonde and curly. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and expand his business

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear flannel. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kilvar studied abroad. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Kilvar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Mord was born with his father's beautiful face. He was taken from his home at a very young age. 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 will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and to protect his home

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is typically in his Miner uniform. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Varis is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Varis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 pp. Sard (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.