Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is typically in her Interpreter uniform. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Fallthra was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he tends to wear a large white jacket. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ombul grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Revenge; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 160 pp.

Description: She wears baggy red pantaloons and a brown scarf. She carries with her a set of scimitars, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has a very tight haircut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Verna isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: She stands about 2'9" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is short and silver. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 sp.