Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Navigator hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Moonstone (30 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Malachite (5 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of amber and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bastard swords and pickaxes. He has shaved his head bald. 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 swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 pp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He tends to wear a yellow poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 40000 cp. Coral (140 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a brown coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Thorin was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Cook. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 380 gp. Coral (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.