Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Hugh grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Hugh. Being a Mercenary kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1900 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a simple blue robe with tan stripes complete with hood, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is physically well-built. His brown hair is still thick. His white eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Mamnen has worked very hard to control his curse. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 24000 cp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Stannor speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Stannor was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 30000 cp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). White pearl (60 gp).