Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Alex was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: Born to a Healer, her father struggled to pay the bills. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 120 gp. Red spinel (140 gp). Jade (140 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her fur is yellow and curly. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the south to a Performer, Trail learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She 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. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and balancing her hectic life and new performer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Jet (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down and is in decent physical shape. His white fur is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Being a Barkeep kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

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 is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Erky isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He has violet eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Peter was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. With wild white hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Rose wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears a blue costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears a white costume with the symbols of death on her torso, marred by beers. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her ears are large.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 80 gp. Amber (120 gp). Amber (120 gp).