Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Anthony was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and he perpetually has his axe ready. He wears his golden hair up. He is baby faced.

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 an amazing painter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He wears his red hair up. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a hammer on her belt. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 90 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver crest, when down, is lengthy. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A friendly and beautiful Dragonborn, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born in the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the south were limited. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case and is in decent physical shape. His hair is short and black. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her golden hair is cut short. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it.

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 sp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp).

Description: She wears a simple yellow robe with tan stripes complete with hood, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'6" when asserting herself. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Gillyd was born the youngest of three triplets. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Herbalist kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.