Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her rusty crest is matted, messy, and big. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Gesrethe speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gesrethe studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Gesrethe 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 was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 30 gp. Red garnet (90 gp).

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She carries with her a set of tridents, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Trym embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. The war was a terrible time for her, and Trym does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

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 parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Trym fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2900 gp. White opal (700 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Amber (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of opal and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. Anverth is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Anverth was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: A 4'8" eastern woman, she wears a fancy brown dress. Her fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She's also a talented Bather, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has wavy rusty crest. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Shamash was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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: He is wracked by social anxiety; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1400 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears dull grey sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: Diesa is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A true patriot, Diesa would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Diesa was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the north to a Mercenary, Kallista learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. She sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. His black fur is heavily combed to the left. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To protect his home; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 gp.