Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy, Ugly. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is physically well-built. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and balancing her hectic life and new stableman responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'2". She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available she will default to her greataxe, and her gloved hand is found clutching a greataxe. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Sage business.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Bilga has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

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

Possessions: 110 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a fancy brown dress. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He dresses like a well dressed Slave Trader does. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born in the south. His childhood dream was to be a Doctor, but he was a colossal failure. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Doctor they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Slave Trader, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. His hair is black and very short. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

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. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a long, violet cloak. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Gerard was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Server. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His tied-back hair is auburn. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Morkral grew up listening to his father's many stories. His first spouse was a Apothecary, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 sp.