Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Raymond grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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: He's looking for his big break; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This northern woman wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 39000 sp. Sard (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She wears her auburn hair up. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Cook father left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Healer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. He has styled his dark red hair well, parting it to the right. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Amnon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.