Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'0" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray 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 is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Lewis is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Lewis lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, In love. Occupation: Server

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has wavy black hair. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Nicholas is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He takes great joy in being the best Cartwright in town.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears grey trousers with white and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has no hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

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

Possessions: Peridot (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: He wears just a black suit, and he perpetually has his bastard sword ready. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Gerard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 29000 sp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Masterwork manacles.