Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. He has no crest. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Srorthen was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Laborer. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 8000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson yellow hat.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman wears baggy tan pantaloons and a brown scarf. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Birel liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Bookbinder does. He carries with him a set of greatswords on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His red fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. 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: Cask was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a priest again

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Terse. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his white eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Raam was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was taken from his home at a very young age. 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; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady silver eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 280 gp. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: He wears a white collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a yellow scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is physically well-built. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a carter again

Ideals: Passionate, Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. A freak accident while working with her Miner mother left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 sp.