Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He has amber eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a red armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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 in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A freak accident while working with his Map Maker mother left him crippled. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Farmer does. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Adelard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Farmer. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and doesn't want to be a farmer and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gifted student he started as a Cook, but he got bored and became a Body Guard. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.