Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. 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: Rimple was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He tends to his Shepherd job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 220 gp. Coral (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His hair is black and very short. His fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Andram studied abroad. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 170 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Healer born in the past three hundred years. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She struck the Healer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 sp. Citrine (70 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Thodris's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Thodris is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Thodris has worked very hard to control her curse. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anverth studied abroad. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Anverth never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Slave. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 cp. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Simple lock. 1 Average lock. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her scythe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Reddlepop hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.