Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has no crest. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His first spouse was a Healer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 50 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This northern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is black and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Marigold isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Drenna hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Drenna hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 sp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). 1 Banded mail.