Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tattered old clothes. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'4" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her gold crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her first spouse was a Mason, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She is content; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is afraid of men and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Pirithin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'6" northern man, he sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Performer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and money/treasure

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Sard (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Hematite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson tan hat.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Veloptima was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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 south; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is white and very short. His silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and balancing his hectic life and new barkeep responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 pp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).