Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a hunchback. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Peridot (40 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on his left side, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'6" when asserting himself. He has wavy red hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. 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. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tattered old clothes. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. He has violet 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 is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear red tank tops with brown skirt. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Georgina embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Georgina grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Bookbinder. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Bella never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Faral liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and tan robe with the hood down. His golden hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bellfounder who has hired him part-time. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born in the east to a Bellfounder, Beloril learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has achieved small success as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Has a crush, In love, Job, Debt. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her brown hair is wavy and long. She has amber eyes and a white hat with a green feather.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Barrister. She tends to her Barrister job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to be a fletcher again

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears skinny pants and wears a red and tan robe with the hood down. He has brown hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered red hat.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Tanner born in the past three hundred years. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Tanner hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's also a talented Tailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp).