Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the north to a Fortune-teller, Alston learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 Fortune-teller. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp).

Description: This southern man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 9000 cp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her brass crest, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She got into the Herbalist business at a young age. Aasathra abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'4" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

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 would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Elysande liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Navigator profession.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His childhood dream was to be a Navigator, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a navigator again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Carrie lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Detective, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Dûshrat was born the youngest of three triplets. A gifted student he started as a Animal Trainer, but he got bored and became a Sailor. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thea grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Banded agate (16 gp). Onyx (30 gp).