Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 120 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect his home

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 210 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Orthog was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.