Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. His long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Shamash was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Hatae is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 40 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: Standing 6'9", this man wears skinny pants and wears a green and black robe with the hood down. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Bathin was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Bathin decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 250 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. She has no hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Human culture. The war was a terrible time for her, and Creega does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He wears just a red suit. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His blonde hair is cut short. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Ortegar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying east to reunite his family. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Ruler they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Navigator, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Navigator and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has done his best to style his green crest to look like a famous performer. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 sp. Azurite (5 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He carries with him a set of longswords, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Alex was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Architect hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 70 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. 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 red crest is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are red.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Mehen was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sellsword for the past few years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This woman wears an entirely brown suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Mary lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, 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 south 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. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2300 sp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.