Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his nunchaku with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His golden hair is long and unkept. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Raymond will drive conversation. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he 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 is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a Performer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His first spouse was a Server, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He found a children's book about a Human Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Pink pearl (130 gp). Sard (40 gp). Hematite (15 gp).