Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. 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 is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born in the east. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Marbas grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Marbas. After months of barely getting by, Marbas managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Ortegar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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. Ortegar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Aggressive tone

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

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Locksmith. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Osco was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Osco was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available she will default to her crossbow. Her lavender fur is still thick. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is purple and curly. Her eyes are likewise silver. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Boston accent

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

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His green crest is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 20 gp.