Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'10" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is short and red. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Soapmaker. She has shaved her head bald. She has hazel eyes.

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. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Vicky was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 gp. Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears skinny pants and wears a brown and red robe with the hood down. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is a great chef.

History: Helen lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Slave Trader work with an outfit from a few towns over. Slave Trader work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Slave Trader for hire.

Motivation: To be a Bather again.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is physically well-built. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a Assassin first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Roland alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. Azurite (16 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.