Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Arnold enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and human compassion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has slicked back golden hair. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

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. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is physically well-built. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Bookbinder. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'8" and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Slave Trader profession.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and to be a slave trader again

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 800 gp.