Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. 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 on a small isolated farm. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 30 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'3" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Justin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 150 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. His hair is cut close to his head. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thomas grew up listening to his father's many stories. His parents enrolled him in a Adept school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. Her black hair is well kept. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Shava isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. 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, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: This woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, grey shirt, and black tie. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson white hat.

Personality: She is a Navigator first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has worked as a Navigator like her mother before her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.