Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He is portly but not overly obese. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Hoshû enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has violet eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bookbinder who has hired him part-time. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he's in love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: He wears a fancy white suit. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She is physically well-built. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Lia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Lia was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Soapmaker. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Half-Plate.