Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear flannel. He sports a flattop hair cut. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Soapmaker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Koeth hails from a village terrorized by drow. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Koeth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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, Aelar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Guard.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and she perpetually has her longsword ready. She has shaved her head bald. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Pennie lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a pastel costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her white fur is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1300 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.