Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a Shepherd, his father struggled to pay the bills. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is typically in her Courier uniform. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 16000 sp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He got into the Fortune-teller business at a young age. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Kâka took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up crossbow and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Rose (80 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Bolhild 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. Bolhild 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. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 230 gp. Coral (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'4". He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. He wears his golden hair up. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Joser hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a violet and blue robe with the hood down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Sage mother left her crippled. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect her home

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Painter

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

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Tordek hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the east. Ghash was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Merchant. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 sp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Torgga and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 cp.