Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His crest is scarlet, silky, and of moderate length. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Kerkad's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Kerkad was born with his father's beautiful face. He was taken from his home at a very young age. After a long history of fighting, Kerkad and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 pp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Sard (40 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. 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 does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 7000 gp. Coral (140 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and he perpetually has his mace ready. His hair is red and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his white eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. The war was a terrible time for him, and Valafar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Valafar was born with his father's beautiful face. 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valafar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Rose (40 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rose (40 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). White opal (1400 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears bulky violet painted plate armor. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Hugh hails from a village terrorized by drow. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sage.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Hematite (14 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a yellow shirt, with a violet mid length skirt with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 9000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'10". She wears a yellow Stetson hat and yellow clothes. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. After coming to the age of reason, Jarsali took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. 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: Regain custody of her daughter; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 7000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp).