Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ratak embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Through the years after Ratak was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Ratak's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Ratak and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her silver crest is greasy and uncared for. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She takes great joy in being the best Map Maker in town.

History: Harann was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She worked as a nervous Map Maker and found it very stressful. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Harann fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 cp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears just a grey suit. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Sage again; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is content.

Flaws: Addict, Shy, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 130 gp. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: Sybil hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She found a children's book about a Human Sorcerer 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a white cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, and is pretty ugly. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Gifted from a young age, Seraphina studied abroad. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available she will default to her shortspear. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 90 gp.