Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bertram isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He got into the Mason business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Mason and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mason for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Unemployed again.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 10000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. After coming to the age of reason, Dara took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'4" southern man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is brown and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Tod will drive conversation. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tod fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 sp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). White opal (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a yellow coat. His head has been shaved. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

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. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp).

Description: He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He keeps his lavender fur in a pixie cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a colorful flower in her lavender fur. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the east to a Masseuse, Tree learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Carter, but she got bored and became a Masseuse. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 240 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 340 gp.