Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his chestnut hair down. His silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the east. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing a long, green cloak. Her crest is short and blue. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born in the east to a Miller, Blendaeth learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Joker, Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Fire opal (1400 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Felosial was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 sp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Malachite (7 gp).

Description: She is typically in her Stableman uniform. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her copper crest, when down, is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. A gifted student she started as a Banker, but she got bored and became a Stableman. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is baby faced.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He came across an abandoned tomb where he found a relic that called out to him. After picking it up he was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 130 pp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has no hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Sekhmet 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 left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10000 sp. Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a Body Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Body Guard.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Gerard was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1800 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear flannel, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though he does not identify as such. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Zûmug was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Zûmug and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 34000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.