Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brass crest is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 50 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and white handkerchief worn on his right side. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Halander wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Cleric, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has silver hair. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Dûsh is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is an amazing painter.

History: Thorpe hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Thorpe was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Shepherd. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is typically in his Mayor uniform. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has achieved small success as a Mayor.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 gp.