Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears just a violet suit. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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 eastern immigrants she idolized her father. Her childhood dream was to be a Herbalist, but she was a colossal failure. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2700 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Standing 4'7", this woman is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her brown hair is braided into rings. She has brown eyes.

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 however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Interpreter for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His silver hair is still thick. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Pirithin wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Pirithin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Roofer.

Motivation: Expand his business; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is brown and very short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his white crest up. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Maagog took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor he uses now. 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: He is greedy; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Malachite (9 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a large grey jacket. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Whurbin was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp).