Description: This man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Butcher. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, River was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Butcher soon after.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Rose (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Heward alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: German accent

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

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Jocelyn is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 sp.