Description: He is lean but muscular and sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Kyle was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Kyle decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 290 pp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his chestnut hair up. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Armorer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Armorer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. White pearl (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is short and black. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Paymon lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Cook they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Dilettante, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. Fire opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears baggy brown pantaloons and a green scarf, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'1" when asserting herself. Her silver hair is still thick. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 10000 sp. White opal (1200 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are amber.

Personality: Sapply hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Sapply is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Sapply was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with white slacks. She has slicked back golden hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. A true patriot, Engong would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the west to a Bookbinder, Engong learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Bowyer, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: Expand her business.

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

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants, he is not a threatening figure. His white crest is matted, messy, and big. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: Standing 6'4", this man is dressed in an above average manner. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. 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 has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp).