Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Gynk was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Gynk decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 70 gp. Red garnet (150 gp).

Description: 3'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Thorpe isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: She wears long strands of jet and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'10" when asserting herself. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Anne never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp).

Description: This woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dragonborn activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dragonborn doctor. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on her left side. Her fur is short and black. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she's in love

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. The war was a terrible time for her, and Aline does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Mason

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

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a pastel shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (60 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'5". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and his gloved hand is found clutching a spear. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. A true patriot, Tûmûg would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. After a long history of fighting, Tûmûg and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: PTSD, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.