Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has no fur. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. During his travels, Tricking and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Tricking discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Tricking fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; 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

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Rose embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. 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 was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 210 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a falchion on her belt. She has wavy white hair. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. A freak accident while working with her Ploughman father left her crippled. She became a Fortune-teller soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born into a rich family. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor, marred by sweets. She has wavy red hair. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Mason arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a pastel collared shirt and red skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has wavy black fur. Her eyes are green.

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. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Fragrant alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears his rusty crest down. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Gorbundus lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 210 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. He carries with him a set of shortbows on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rolen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2500 sp.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the east to a Jeweler, Tawna learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Tawna was born on a far eastern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Jeweler. She has worked as a Jeweler like her mother before her.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.