Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Herbalist. He tends to his Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a hunchback. She has wavy white hair. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Ida 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. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting brigands, the young Ida began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a long, black cloak. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a simple green robe with blue stripes complete with hood. She keeps her golden hair in a flapper bob. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp).