Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has shaved his head bald. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents enrolled him in a Bard school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Slave Trader. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Gilthur was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Apothecary. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1500 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and violet handkerchief worn on his right side. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length red hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears tattered old clothes, marred by sweets. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Coral (90 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His red hair is still thick. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Akmen grew up listening to his father's many stories. Akmen was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Spice Merchant. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1400 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rose (20 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rolen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and balancing his hectic life and new doctor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a brown collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His long white fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

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. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Drifting was born with his father's beautiful face. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Drifting and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and doesn't want to be a stylist and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 10000 sp. Red garnet (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.