Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Faran isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. 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: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Average lock. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a tan costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Aldous was born with his father's beautiful face. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears yellow trousers with brown and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her tied-back hair is red. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Bather arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 is greedy; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a violet costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.