Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her ears are large.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Elizabeth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Elizabeth grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Elizabeth. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this northern man wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. His white hair is thinning but still full. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 10 pp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is short and auburn. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.