Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a warhammer on his belt. His long lavender fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

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 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: Ethereal lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Engraver and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: The child of a Painter, who enjoyed hunting, Rurik was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

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

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 170 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a simple black robe with tan stripes complete with hood. She has styled her brass crest well, parting it to the left. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His rusty crest is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

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. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 10000 sp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp).

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His hair is blonde and very short. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bulzo isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His black fur is long and unkept. He is baby faced.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has moderate length auburn hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Banker but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Gifted from a young age, Cockaby studied abroad. Cockaby abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the east to a Crown-heir, Halimath learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He tends to his Crown-heir job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp).