Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a very tight haircut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born in the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a kukri on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed white hat.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: He was born in the west. After coming to the age of reason, Efferil took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He usually wears his brown robe and has his glaive always slung over his shoulder. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He's also a talented Body Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and balancing his hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Slave. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1 Silk rope. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Spyglass.

Description: He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He got into the Healer business at a young age. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.