Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is typically in his Sailor uniform. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Hugh liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He's also a talented Adventurer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, marred by sweets. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. 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 feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has no hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She was born into a rich family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: Standing 5'10", this woman wears an entirely pastel suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp.