Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He keeps his blue hair in a pixie cut. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Melech is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Melech has worked very hard to control his curse. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has no hair. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: John was born the youngest of three triplets. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shipwright and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Beggar like her mother before her.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her lavender fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 160 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and black tie. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. She has gold eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She was taken from her home at a very young age. 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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 80 gp. Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: She wears dull blue sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She sports blonde long hair. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

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

Possessions: 80 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). 1 Simple lock.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her ears are large.

Personality: Dara wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. A gifted student she started as a Marshal, but she got bored and became a Mortician. She tends to her Mortician job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mortician responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 cp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp).