Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears long strands of sapphire and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Iados hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He married young, but lost his spouse to orcs. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 14000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'1" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his green crest up. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a Blacksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 sp. Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, green shirt, and grey tie. She wears her white hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Callie embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Callie was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has no hair. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white crest is matted, messy, and big. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and carries kukris. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1700 gp. Rose (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).