Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has moderate length red hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He uses divination through singing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He has achieved small success as a Interpreter.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: An older woman who sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, she is not a threatening figure. She has bronze crest. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 250 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a black feathered hat and black clothes. His tied-back hair is white. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Az-Bror was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Priest. 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: He wants revenge against illithids; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a hunchback. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 160 gp.