Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears just a black suit. His silver crest is long and unkept. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. 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: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his mother. His first spouse was a Herbalist, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull green iron scale mail. With bright chestnut hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Loopmottin was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her brown hair is still thick. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Armorer business.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

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

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Shipwright. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new shipwright responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (130 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black hair is thinning but still full. 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: 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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Mindartis was born with his father's beautiful face. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Gnome supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Jebeddo abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: She wears dull brown sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. She carries with her a set of hammers, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. She has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She is wearing a long, white cloak. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bricklayer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bricklayer responsibilities is difficult; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 60 gp.