Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an entirely white suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: 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: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 10000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Jade (60 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. She has a hunchback. She has wavy black hair. 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 likes to make people angry or surprised. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Yurgunn took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greatsword and armor she uses now. After a long history of fighting, Yurgunn and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. His hair is short and silver. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Howard embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Howard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a long, black cloak. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Ar-Baruk wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this eastern man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Silvo hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A 3'1" western woman, she wears a worn and beaten armor. She has brown hair. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and doesn't want to be a sailor and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.