Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on his torso, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rûg was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears baggy white pantaloons and a green scarf. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Job, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Unemployed. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her ears are large.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. She has no hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is mildly Halfling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dee grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Halfling Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 110 pp. Carnelian (20 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: A 5'10" southern man, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is short and brown. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Purson's homeland. Purson decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a brown collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her fur is yellow and curly. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: 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; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Cynical, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears bulky grey painted plate armor. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Gifted from a young age, Mary studied abroad. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He wears his auburn hair up. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Nedda was born the youngest of three triplets. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and dwarven compassion

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp.