Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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 son.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant, Job, Slave. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

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 is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His first spouse was a Ploughman, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small red hat.

Personality: Hugh wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Hugh was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Miles wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 39000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is short and red. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Trym was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To be a Carter again; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Smokesticks.