Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Himo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 pp. Star ruby (600 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Coral (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jet (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with white slacks. He has silver hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top white hat.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Quarion embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Coral (80 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available he will default to his greataxe. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Naeris will drive conversation. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Naeris was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Shipwright, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 160 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Himo was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Interpreter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, marred by beers. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp).