Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his quarterstaff with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Pink pearl (80 gp).

Description: He usually wears his pastel robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. His black hair is knotted and matted. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He got into the Miner business at a young age. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of a Map Maker, who enjoyed hunting, Bernard was taken on many hunting expeditions. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Blacksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 15000 cp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Hematite (13 gp).

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and pastel robe with the hood down. He is physically well-built. His hair is chestnut and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp.