Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He keeps his long purple hair kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Iados alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To be a Architect again; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a very tight haircut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears a blue tunic with violet highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Painter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. 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 possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a grey feathered hat and grey clothes and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He got into the Armorer business at a young age. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He usually wears his grey robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born in a small plains village. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. Being a Slave Trader kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: This woman wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a hammer on her belt, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His rusty crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: Bharash is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He got into the Apothecary business at a young age. 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 got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jet (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When Clerebold reached his early adolescence his Human 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 dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 110 gp.