Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His silver hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise violet.

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 invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He got into the Engraver business at a young age. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a red coat with white slacks. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Rael hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. The war was a terrible time for him, and Rael does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He got into the Glassblower business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Miner, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Glassblower like his mother before him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His rusty crest is matted, messy, and big. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her black hair down. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Philomena was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She found a children's book about a Halfling Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to be a fortune-teller again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 60000 cp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears suspenders and grey workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 80 gp.