Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears baggy red pantaloons and a black scarf. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Kelter hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Armorer profession.

History: Paymon was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He's also a talented Armorer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his morningstar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Aerdeth embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a violet small hat and violet clothes. Her hair is short and brown. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She worked as a nervous Cartwright and found it very stressful. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His red hair is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Zaffrab liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. After a long history of fighting, Zaffrab and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 17000 cp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Masseuse and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 280 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a hunchback. His hair is chestnut and very short. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Professionalism, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3000 cp. White pearl (90 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He wears his red crest down. His face is scarred and worn.

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. A true patriot, Medrash would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When Medrash reached his early adolescence his Dragonborn mother 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is long and white with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Andraste was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Engraver, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

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.

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Breastplate.