Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. 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 wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 34. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Salasar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. At some point he was captured by giants and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his silver hair down. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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: Retire the richest man in the north; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her tied-back hair is blonde. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Breena studied abroad. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Debt, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 pp. Zircon (70 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Mardred is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Mardred hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and revenge

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Jet (150 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. Her golden hair is well kept. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She got into the Banker business at a young age. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She became a Banker soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp).

Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

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 underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. She became a Miner soon after.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).