Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Slave, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available she will default to her bow. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has gray eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Holy water.

Description: This southern woman sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Ruler business.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new soapmaker responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, white shirt, and green tie. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ralf embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Ralf reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this northern woman is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. She sports black long hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Engraver; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his mace with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 140 gp.