Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available he will default to his shield. His blonde hair is cut short. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Painter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He stands about 3'2" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Banker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student he started as a Sculptor, but he got bored and became a Banker. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Rich, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear brown tank tops with green pants. His hair is black and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Vonbin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born into a rich family. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Murgen was born with her father's beautiful face. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His tied-back hair is black. 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 goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He worked as a nervous Apothecary and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She has no hair. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Jane hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Jane alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is typically in his Crown-heir uniform. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His red hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a Baker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Crown-heir for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 150 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). 1 Backpack.