Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: She is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has no hair. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Mardnab lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and doesn't want to be a bellfounder and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Jet (160 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson grey hat.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Jet (150 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her fur is short and red. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel 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 pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born in a small forest village. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 9000 gp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Citrine (40 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'8". He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red hair is long and unkept. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Delebean was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Delebean fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'9" when asserting herself. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.