Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His white crest is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mason arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor, and is pretty ugly. His gray fur has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady copper eyes.

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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Lone lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Syllin isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Syllin grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 sp. Malachite (4 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). 1 Buckler. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

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. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Trail hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 900 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears bulky violet painted plate armor, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is long and black with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small violet clips. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A freak accident while working with her Dilettante mother left her crippled. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a pastel poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He wears his black fur down. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Addict, Disease, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He found a children's book about a Halfling Ranger who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 900 sp.