Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'7" when asserting himself. He has no crest. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His brown fur is lengthy. His eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Money/treasure; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a blue collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. With bright white hair. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. A gifted student she started as a Guard, but she got bored and became a Barkeep. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Golden pearl (100 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a worn and beaten armor, and is pretty ugly. She has moderate length black hair. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Nedda wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Ranger, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Nedda hails from a village terrorized by giants. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She uses divination through singing.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Junk Dealer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Junk Dealer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To be a Shepherd again; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1400 sp.