Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her purple hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her top green hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Makaria was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is wearing a long, grey cloak. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, William embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears bulky black painted plate armor. Her crest is silver, silky, and of moderate length. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Savaran studied abroad. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new servant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His hair is silver and very short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 41. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her silver eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: Standing 4'11", this man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His blonde hair is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. A true patriot, Gennal would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Gennal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gennal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a white coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. She has red hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. With wild golden hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the north to a Fortune-teller, Bendoo learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a green coat with red slacks. He is portly but not overly obese. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Chay speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a great chef.

History: Chay was born with his mother's beautiful face. Chay abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Chain shirt.