Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears dull red sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. His red hair is knotted and matted. He is baby faced.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Merchant. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 Merchant. He tends to his Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 20 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Buckler.

Description: He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He worked as a nervous Scribe and found it very stressful. He struck the Scribe job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Scribe responsibilities is difficult; and doesn't want to be a scribe and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears green trousers with black and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is purple and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He saw the violence of war and the aftermath so he converted to religion and dedicated himself to non-violence.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ortegar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ortegar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Ortegar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.