Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he tends to wear a large tan jacket. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'8" and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Dreali hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cartwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cartwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His ears are large.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. His hair is silver and very short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Theobald grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 110000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.