Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his brown hair down. His green 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 south. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his youth he was a Fisher, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger brother on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Shane never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Addict, PTSD. Bonds: In love, Slave. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'1" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born in the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1200 gp. Obsidian (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: The child of a Weaver, who enjoyed hunting, Tim was taken on many hunting expeditions. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 gp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp).