Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a large yellow jacket. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Adelard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is content; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 sp. Peridot (70 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her black crest is heavily combed to the right. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Dentratha 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. Dentratha decided she wanted neither the life of her mother 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. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is her passion; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His blonde hair is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears silk and lounges about seductively, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. This copper eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Art was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is red and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born to a Junk Dealer, his father struggled to pay the bills. 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears grey 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 bow. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Travok was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and revenge

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished glaive as well. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Bowyer born in the past three hundred years. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Giselle was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Bowyer. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 50 gp.