Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Norman is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform After a long history of fighting, Norman and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a stableman again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a brown tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Roofer for the past few years.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is content

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. Malachite (16 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Clerebold was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Clerebold was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Dilettante. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Obsidian (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.