Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has done his best to style his purple hair to look like a famous performer. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Qemuel hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Spice Merchant profession.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 has achieved small success as a Jeweler.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This man wears baggy black pantaloons and a grey scarf, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Ur-Dag is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Taklinn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Taklinn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She has done her best to style her red fur to look like a famous performer. She has a dull look in her copper eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. After a long history of fighting, Tree and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 sp. Jade (40 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears a colorful flower in her dark red hair. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Damaia speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Jet (50 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Trey hails from a village terrorized by brigands. 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 has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 90 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1800 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: This man sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are silver.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. The war was a terrible time for him, and Paymon does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He worked as a nervous Engraver and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Engraver.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Beggar. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He worked as a nervous Beggar and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a painter again

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 10 pp.