Description: He wears an entirely black suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and carries scythes. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 Fisher. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cressel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fisher responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 140 pp. Azurite (11 gp). Sard (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available she will default to her sword. Her hair is black and curly. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. 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: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He carries a battered mace and tarnished trident as well. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Bloodstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries a battered spear and tarnished longsword as well. He has bronze crest. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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 north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Howard isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He bought a nunchaku and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 gp. Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: She wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'1" when asserting herself. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born in the west. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Jeweler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Architect responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 36000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but she was a colossal failure. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Layabout for the past few years.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp).