Description: A middle-aged man, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants, and is pretty ugly. His hair is short and brown. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Roland was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). White opal (700 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she tends to wear a large white jacket, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. She has hazel eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Philomena lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 16000 gp. Red spinel (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His brown hair is thinning but still full. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Through the years after Cimer was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Cimer's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 11000 gp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Jade (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Amber (40 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is a Carter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jade (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: He wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His first spouse was a Bellfounder, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'2", this woman wears just a black suit. She has wavy scarlet crest. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Cartwright for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 pp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Jade (110 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Azurite (14 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.