Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His brown hair is cut short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Altho wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Aristocrat, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Altho studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a blacksmith again

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 sp. Amethyst (40 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a brown broad hat and brown clothes, marred by teas. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: He wears dull pastel sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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 in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Body Guard.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a ploughman again

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 25000 sp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: She wears a violet deerstalker hat and violet clothes. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly lances and bows. Her chestnut hair is cut short. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Jane 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has done his best to style his silver crest to look like a famous performer. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She usually wears her brown robe and has her axe always slung over her shoulder. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is cut close to her head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sage arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Insomniac, Emotional, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Aquamarine (200 gp). Azurite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

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 invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hobart was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is white and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. 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 comes from a rich eastern family. His childhood dream was to be a Priest, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Tanner for hire.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Tanner and was forced into it by his family; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.