Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. He has wavy silver hair. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Impulsive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 46000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man tends to wear a large white jacket. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. After a long history of fighting, John and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Backpack. 1 Silk rope. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has worked as a Slave Trader like his father before him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and balancing his hectic life and new slave trader responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave, Job, Rich. Occupation: Farmer

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

Possessions: 100 gp.