Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Rimple is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Rimple was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His parents enrolled him in a Rogue school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. When Merla reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His black fur is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Smoking was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'0". She wears silk and lounges about seductively, and her gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. She has slicked back silver hair. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 270 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).