Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 44. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 70 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. A true patriot, Seraphina would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Obsidian (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears long strands of opal and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is short and auburn. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull white iron scale mail. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Fortune-teller hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp.