Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a black vest and prefers brown and violet shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Lewis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has wavy silver hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats, she is not a threatening figure. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp. White pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp.