Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He usually wears his brown robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He has violet eyes and a brown hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Raymond was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a great chef.

History: Born in the north to a Actor, Henk learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Actor. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bowyer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Actor, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Amber (130 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her black hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 12000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her white fur is thinning but still full. She has yellow eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Flame's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Flame fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

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

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She has shaved her head bald. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

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. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Wiggens's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Wiggens was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp.