Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of clubs, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Jak is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He found a children's book about a Halfling Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his beige fur down. His eyes are copper.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Kite 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. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2400 gp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Jet (150 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a flail on his belt. His hair is silver and very short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Senteq fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His auburn hair is cut short. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Bernard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her green crest, when down, is lengthy. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Saphara is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 30 pp. Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has brown eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Ploughman but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Drenna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her first spouse was a Jeweler, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and is pretty ugly. His hair is cut close to his head. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He tends to his Bounty Hunter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: He wears brown trousers with yellow and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'7" when asserting himself. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Trym's homeland. Trym decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.