Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Shane's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Shane liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His brown hair is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Dustin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Dustin was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Sculptor. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and 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. His hair is black and very short. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. Arnold abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He has brown eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man wears a fancy white suit, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in the south. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.