Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Melech speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Melech was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 340 gp. Malachite (16 gp). Amber (60 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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 is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. Jet (50 gp). 2 Thunderstones.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She stands about 3'1" and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Interpreter for hire.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 20 gp. Iolite (60 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Glassblower who has hired him part-time. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Zephan studied abroad. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 50 gp. Azurite (12 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. 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 has achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. She has shaved her head bald. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his ceremonial dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. He has moderate length lavender fur. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears dull violet sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hammer, just in case, marred by teas. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears an eyepatch.

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 is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Ralf 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. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ralf grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ralf. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 sp.