Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Percival hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. After months of barely getting by, Percival managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. 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: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Fletcher for the past few years.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 120 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His blue hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears dull green sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed whip, just in case. Her white crest is knotted and matted. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: This northern man wears just a brown suit. His clothes are grease stained in places. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. Her orange fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Gomory was born with her mother's beautiful face. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She bought a bow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His hair is white and curly. This black eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Map Maker business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Interpreter, but he was a colossal failure. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Map Maker responsibilities is difficult; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Jo was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.