Description: An older man who dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: Ernest lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'2". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Sailor. 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: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Oblar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He became a Sailor soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He tends to wear a large black jacket. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This woman wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has blue eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has worked as a Sage like her mother before her.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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 dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: A 6'3" southern man, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His rusty crest is braided into rings. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available he will default to his axe, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. His hair is cut close to his head. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She keeps her scarlet crest in a pixie cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a Junk Dealer, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Interpreter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This man is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, pastel shirt, and red tie. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His rusty crest is heavily combed to the left. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Vrondiss and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

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

Possessions: 20 gp. Red spinel (50 gp).