Description: This eastern man wears a tan costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

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

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: This woman wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has styled her blue crest well, parting it to the left. This gold eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the east were limited. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this northern woman is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and green handkerchief worn on her left side. She wears her chestnut hair up. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in the north to a Priest, Duvamil learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her first spouse was a Carpenter, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 cp. 5 Acid flasks.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bather but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the north to a Bather, Robbie learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Robbie was born on a far northern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Bather. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a yellow poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She carries with her a set of scythes, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has worked as a Architect like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Military, Attractive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. His scarlet crest is knotted and matted. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull tan iron scale mail. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She carries with her a set of morningstars on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She wears a colorful flower in her red crest. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the east to a Laborer, Gesrethe learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older man who wears silk and lounges about seductively, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length white hair. 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 shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is content

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3200 sp. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Bullseye lantern.