Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a blue shirt with thin red vertical stripes and black pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a Bellfounder, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Heian was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Animal Trainer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 sp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Rose (60 gp). 1 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is red and curly. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Godfrey was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 800 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Malachite (11 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman likes to wear violet tank tops with black skirt. Her hair is long and black with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small violet clips. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She takes great joy in being the best Bricklayer in town.

History: She was born in a small island village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His long silver hair reaches down to his waist. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born in the north to a Jeweler, Qualen learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and wants to open a new tavern

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family, Job, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze, and she perpetually has her halberd ready. Her orange fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Adventurer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His scarlet crest is braided into rings. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Darrow isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Darrow was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Darrow 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Interpreter.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He has shaved his head bald. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Sailor mother left him crippled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.