Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has no hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He uses divination through singing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a yellow costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His brown hair is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rael was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Jade (140 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is short and purple. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, tan shirt, and grey tie. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Astaro fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 380 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His brown fur is unkempt and raggedy. His yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bookbinder. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear flannel. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

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. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to be a courier again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He is physically well-built. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. A true patriot, Dûsh would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the north. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Balifra grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balifra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears baggy grey pantaloons and a violet scarf. She has moderate length brown hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Joan abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Just what you see.