Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull white iron scale mail. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length black crest. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Aelar was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Sard (80 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Bucklal never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He stands about 6'2" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has red eyes and a blue hat with a white feather.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to dire rats.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and revenge

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp.