Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears a simple white robe with grey stripes complete with hood. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His first spouse was a Tanner, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears long strands of topaz and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Elizabeth was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Elizabeth decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Jet (150 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nordak isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Cartwright responsibilities is difficult; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available he will default to his morningstar. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Mamnen will drive conversation. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 cp. Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.