Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He keeps his long red crest kept up in a rat tail. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his feathered green hat.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sard (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Helen was born with her father's beautiful face. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Barbarian 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Gunnloda took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A 5'1" eastern man, he wears baggy blue pantaloons and a tan scarf. His hair is silver and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Erevan was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Sensitive, Selfish, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

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

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His brown fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Spy they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Fisher, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a bastard sword on her belt. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Vola was born with her father's beautiful face. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Moss agate (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large black jacket. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His childhood dream was to be a Baker, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Star ruby (1500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Amber (130 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 2'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her small red hat.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 sp.