Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He has no hair. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ratlûg was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He likes to wear grey tank tops with green pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 Beggar. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She stands about 6'3" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has moderate length silver crest. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after Gilkass was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Gilkass's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content.

Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His first spouse was a Courier, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman wears bulky brown painted plate armor, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, red shirt, and black tie. She has a hunchback. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. Stacee enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Baker arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A 5'5" eastern woman, she is dressed in earthy colors with a white and brown handkerchief worn on her left side. She wears her brown hair down. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Ekk is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Navigator profession.

History: Ekk was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Slave, Guardian. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 sp. Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His fur is cut close to his head. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pelt grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Painter soon after.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat, and is pretty ugly. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His ears are large.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp).