Description: He wears a pastel shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and tan pants. He carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished falchion as well. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 98. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Raer grew up listening to his father's many stories. Raer liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2100 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small white hat.

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 terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Forgetful, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2200 gp.

Description: He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly ceremonial daggers and hammers. He has moderate length golden hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this eastern man usually wears his grey robe and has his falchion always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is still thick. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shipwright arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He's also a talented Shepherd, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 10000 cp. Amethyst (140 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp).