Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. A true patriot, Gerard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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 graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Cynical. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a violet collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a yellow scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears just a brown suit. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cask 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. Cask decided she wanted neither the life of her father 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. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Ploughman, and carries kukris. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bookbinder profession.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1400 sp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a hunchback. His auburn hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull white iron scale mail. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Sheggen was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Tanner, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scythe.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: The child of a Farmer, who enjoyed hunting, Burto was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Burto took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up dagger and armor he uses now. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Interpreter for hire.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 120 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Amber (40 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears red painted combat armor at almost all times, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is wearing a long, white cloak. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 110 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).