Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born to a Bellfounder, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

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

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in a small plains village. His childhood dream was to be a Navigator, but he was a colossal failure. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and elven compassion

Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 220 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He is wearing a long, green cloak. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His tied-back hair is white. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, yellow shirt, and green tie. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.