Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He very much looks the part of a Junk Dealer. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Iolite (40 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'8" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Vepar took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up whip and armor she uses now. 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: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Sard (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a blue Stetson hat and blue clothes. She is portly but not overly obese. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Pacifist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is black and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. 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's in love; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Amber (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Malachite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 pp. Amber (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting drow, the young Williamina began to lead the lost caravan. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, 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 sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He is a Hag in disguise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.