Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Ûshgol was born on a far western forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bounty Hunter. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Buckler.

Description: A 6'5" southern man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Ruler. His gold crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the south to a Ruler, Nykkan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Sellsword. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His eyes are a pleasant green.

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 feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He got into the Healer business at a young age. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished whip as well. He has no hair. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Habor 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 recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bertram isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: Bertram lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Cook, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Painter.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 150 gp. White pearl (100 gp).