Description: He stands about 3'4" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has moderate length blonde hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

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. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 reunite with his absent father.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1600 sp. Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down and is in decent physical shape. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bricklayer for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears an entirely white suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 cp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson red hat.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Fargas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Silver holy symbol.