Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are white.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Adrie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to protect her home

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 pp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a fancy red suit. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Fargas embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Fargas reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Mortician; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, marred by sweets. His blonde hair is lengthy. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Barber

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

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His crest is short and bronze. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Vrondiss was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Vrondiss decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1500 pp. Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Jet (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.