Description: This tall, slender man has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Thomas is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thomas studied abroad. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1300 pp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a green vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her green boots flare out at the collars. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Criella isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. After a long history of fighting, Criella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a yellow coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He is an epitome of beauty. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 700 pp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Jet (70 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). White opal (400 gp). Eye agate (4 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shield with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 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.

Description: This eastern woman dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Hugolina was born with her mother's beautiful face. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1500 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Prosperine was born with her mother's beautiful face. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Miner arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).