Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is portly but not overly obese. His golden hair is cut short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has wavy blue hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Mormo has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'3" northern man, he wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'9". He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His orange fur, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp).