Description: He stands about 3'5" and wears a simple tan robe with violet stripes complete with hood. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 47000 sp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and carries halberds. With bright red hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Nora was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'8" when asserting herself. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is a Assassin first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has worked as a Assassin like her mother before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 sp. Silver pearl (160 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He is an epitome of beauty. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Ulfgar was born with his father's beautiful face. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Ulfgar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Revenge; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 150 gp.