Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'5" when asserting himself. He has a very tight haircut. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the north to a Navigator, Gardain learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Slave. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 14000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a whip on his belt. He has wavy brown hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rimmon grew up listening to his father's many stories. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 12000 sp. Azurite (8 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'4". He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a great chef.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Amnon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 500 gp.