Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lance grew up listening to his father's many stories. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'5" northern man, he is dressed in an above average manner. His silver hair is lengthy. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the north to a Sage, Gerbo learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but he was a colossal failure. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Gomory hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Gomory's homeland. Gomory decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gomory fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 240 pp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his bow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has rusty crest. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and carries shortspears. Her white fur is long and unkept. She is baby faced.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sun was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has moderate length golden hair. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Frederick speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mayor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Poor, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 sp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is short and auburn. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 35000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.