Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and white handkerchief worn on his right side. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Varis 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. Through the years after Varis was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Varis's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Poor, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is white and very short. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1400 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Jade (110 gp). Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: She wears professional attire. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her yellow fur is smooth and relatively long. She has a dull look in her yellow eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, River embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, River was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, River and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2900 sp.

Description: She wears a simple yellow robe with blue stripes complete with hood. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is short and golden. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Silaqui was born with her father's beautiful face. 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: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 150 gp.