Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. Her hair is black and very short. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Lia was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical, Athletic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (700 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.

Description: A 6'1" western man, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Alex lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Baker they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Marshal, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Insane, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp).

Description: This woman wears professional attire. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her white hair up. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Werydd was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing a long, white cloak. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she likes to wear green tank tops with brown skirt, and is pretty ugly. She has dyed her greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Pyxrin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Pyxrin lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Cook they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Sailor, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and doesn't want to be a sailor and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.