Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, black shirt, and green tie. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Zaffrab was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Zaffrab decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

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

Description: This man is very fat, and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a Unemployed, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His rusty crest has been sun bleached extensively. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Ghesh was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

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

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is portly but not overly obese. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Slave, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).