Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His white hair is cut short. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Calcitro was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Calcitro decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: Standing 5'7", this man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: Retire the richest man in the east; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: She usually wears her yellow robe and has her scythe always slung over her shoulder. She carries with her a set of scythes on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Quillathe was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Philantrophist. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She very much looks the part of a Fisher. Her long rusty crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fisher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fisher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jade (110 gp).