Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, blue shirt, and tan tie. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Knight profession.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gerard studied abroad. He found a children's book about a Human Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 gp. Fire opal (1000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His golden hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Krimmon lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He found a children's book about a Halfling Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and to unite with his brother

Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Religious, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears white trousers with tan and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has slicked back white hair. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 cp. Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He keeps his white fur in a pixie cut. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A freak accident while working with his Weaver mother left him crippled. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, violet shirt, and red tie. His purple hair is still thick. His white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Mantus was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Spy and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and to be a architect again

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: 2'10" and muscular, this southern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 20000 sp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 70 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp).