Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. 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 inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Gifted from a young age, Roland studied abroad. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears professional attire. Her black hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Vola isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nija grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: Standing 6'1", this woman wears a black coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her bronze crest is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

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 seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Gesrethe hails from a village terrorized by giants. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: A 5'2" southern man, he wears tattered old clothes. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Forcas was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has silver eyes and a black hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Akmen grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Akmen never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and a deep hatred of drow

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Beggar. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Beggar. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a red small hat and red clothes. Her hair is golden and curly. She has hazel eyes and a red hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She is mildly Halfling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sellsword work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sellsword work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Sellsword job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Racist, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 sp. Azurite (16 gp). White pearl (150 gp).

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she desires power and/or immortality

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1300 sp.