Description: He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He is physically well-built. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Cynical. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this eastern man is wearing a long, green cloak. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the east. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to be a carpenter again

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She has shaved her head bald. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His golden hair is long and unkept. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He found a children's book about a Gnome 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired druidic-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: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her small white hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Tawna isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. A true patriot, Tawna would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Tawna was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. When Tawna reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She carries a battered hammer and tarnished axe as well. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. 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 does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Sarah lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available she will default to her scythe. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie 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 likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 12000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Sard (30 gp). Jet (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tan coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head, and carries shortbows. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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

History: Gifted from a young age, Jarsali studied abroad. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.