Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears white trousers with green and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: She is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Dell hails from a village terrorized by goblins. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Scribe.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and many goblins want her driven away

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a worn and beaten armor. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Merla studied abroad. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. She wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She got into the Ruler business at a young age. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Ruler for hire.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, and carries hand crossbows. He wears his cinnamon fur down. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: This woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She sports silver long hair. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Adelaide was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Jeweler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 150 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Red garnet (110 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are brown.

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 is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He tends to his Stableman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 sp. Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: This northern man is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His clothes are grease stained in places. His red hair is cut short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 22. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Dilettante. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has wavy brown hair. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Namfoodle was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Dilettante responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 sp.