Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Purson and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Fonkin studied abroad. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and grey tie. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Architect, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and is pretty ugly. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Murgen lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has wavy bronze crest. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1400 sp.