Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Sammal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

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 feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Amber (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rose (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Coral (50 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Slave, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a brown vest and prefers black and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Randal was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stableman and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has shaved her head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Pearl was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Dyer. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. She has wavy orange fur. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ethereal grew up listening to her mother's many stories. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. After a long history of fighting, Ethereal and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.