Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it, marred by beers. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shipwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears just a brown suit. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 150 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Stannor hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Stannor was born the youngest of three triplets. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a hammer on her belt. She carries with her a set of hammers on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. Her brown hair is well kept. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Avice was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Avice took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up hammer and armor she uses now. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Family, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the east. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on his right hand. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Jeweler. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Fargas was born with his mother's beautiful face. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He struck the Jeweler job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and money/treasure

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1400 sp. Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His golden hair is singed and shortened. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. The war was a terrible time for him, and Koeth does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Through the years after Rolf was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Rolf's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Egelina was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp).