Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and brown robe with the hood down. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is auburn and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Gardain wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Gardain took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor he uses now. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and yellow handkerchief worn on his left side. He has no hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Geoffrey was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 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, and carries quarterstaffs. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nurkara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1300 gp. Eye agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large white jacket. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His white hair is long and unkept. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Poor, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Jade (110 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Jade (110 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. She has styled her black fur well, parting it to the left. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. The war was a terrible time for her, and Skirt does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Painter. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly rapiers and nunchakus. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Georgina isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She struck the Painter job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and balancing her hectic life and new painter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1900 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Cecily embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of a Hunter, who enjoyed hunting, Cecily was taken on many hunting expeditions. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Cecily has worked very hard to control her curse. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Jade (140 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.