Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He has a hunchback. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates Tieflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born into a rich family. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting drow, the young Mormo began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is greedy; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and carries tridents. His hair is short and silver. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a Fortune-teller first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature trident.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Born to a Sculptor, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Through the years after Reddlepop was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Reddlepop's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. 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: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears his brown hair down. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear pastel tank tops with white pants. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born into a rich family. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born in the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Mialee's homeland. Mialee decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a bricklayer again

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).