Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His crest is silver and curly. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Rathkran lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Professionalism, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears a simple white robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. 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: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Jade (140 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). White pearl (140 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. She has no hair. 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 has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A freak accident while working with her Farmer mother left her crippled. 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: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has blue crest. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Biri was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Biri's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Biri and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a yellow shirt with thin black vertical stripes and brown pants. She carries with her a set of hammers, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She has brown eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Hatae is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Hatae was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp).