Description: This younger middle-aged man wears dark leathers with embroidery, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Akoth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: This man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Astar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 10000 gp.

Description: This man wears a worn and beaten armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 all his life been fascinated with music.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature glaive.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.