Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has wavy brown hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Aramil was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 pp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her white hair is lengthy. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to be a mason again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He has green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.