Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His tied-back hair is red. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Gormogord enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'6" when asserting himself. His hair is red and very short. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Herbalist. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Frug alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He's also a talented Ruler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Red garnet (120 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length golden hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Corkitron will drive conversation. A true patriot, Corkitron would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He got into the Shipwright business at a young age. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He struck the Shipwright job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Military, Job, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1 Antitoxin.

Description: This man wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is brown and curly. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gifted student he started as a Sailor, but he got bored and became a Tailor. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp.