Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Norman hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his black hair up. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'4" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shane grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp.