Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. She wears her silver hair down. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She uses divination through singing.

History: Bilga was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. A freak accident while working with her Weaver mother left her crippled. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: An older man who wears just a white suit, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She carries a battered falchion and tarnished nunchaku as well. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Hatae is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. 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: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Banded mail.

Description: An older man who is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather, he is not a threatening figure. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Mialee was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Mialee decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Through the years after Hatae was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Hatae's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She bought a quarterstaff and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 150 gp. Hematite (5 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants. He wears a colorful flower in his red fur. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This malnourished woman dresses like a well dressed Architect does. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Mary was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She's also a talented Sailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 30 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp).