Description: This malnourished man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears just a black suit. He has wavy red crest. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Body Guard. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born in the south. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Erias enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His brass crest is matted, messy, and big. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born in the east. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).