Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When Akmen reached his early adolescence his Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Reirak grew up listening to his father's many stories. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Cynical, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sculptor. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 sp. Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Simple lock.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is typically in his Scribe uniform. His white fur is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is a Navigator first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Locksmith again.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Azurite (9 gp).