Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'6" when asserting herself. Her white hair is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Hunter, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Ruler for the past few years.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and regain custody of his son

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears just a yellow suit. His tied-back hair is golden. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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

History: Aerdeth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'8" and wears a black costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has hazel eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: Flogg is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. The war was a terrible time for him, and Flogg does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of a Hunter, who enjoyed hunting, Rrath was taken on many hunting expeditions. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Dee was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a Server, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. After a long history of fighting, Raer and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1900 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Coral (120 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born in a small desert village. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'5" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His blonde hair is cut short. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Robert 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. Robert decided he wanted neither the life of his father 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 cp. Citrine (20 gp).