Description: 4'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears long strands of sapphire and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his white hair up. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Rurik alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears a simple red robe with violet stripes complete with hood. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She got into the Tanner business at a young age. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shanairla was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Tatyan hails from a village terrorized by orcs. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2900 sp.