You were traveling on a ship as a passenger when disaster struck. Your ship was raided by pirates. Everyone was either taken prisoner or killed.

About two dozen people had been crowded into a corner and forced to sit. After some time of looting, Captain Cedric “Silvertongue” came over and looked over all his new prisoners with calculating eyes.

“You are all to be held for ransom. If your families can’t pay, you will be sold as slaves. Behave and you won’t be hurt… too badly. Any questions?”