Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shane grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has dark red hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady silver eyes.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Blue sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Soveliss studied abroad. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3100 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Coral (100 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Moss agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Coral (160 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Eran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has a hunchback. Her golden hair is still thick. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the south to a Dyer, Anne learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Dyer. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Gifted from a young age, Sun studied abroad. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1100 gp. Amethyst (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Ralf was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Marshal. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). White opal (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.