Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears skinny pants and wears a red and black robe with the hood down. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ortegar grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Halfling Wizard 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a tan shirt with thin white vertical stripes and brown pants. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 16000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. She wears her blue hair down. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To be a Stableman again; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears her black crest up. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

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. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Daar abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has brown eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Simon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 90 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with poetry. She constantly tries to fill her life with poetry. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and carries swords. He wears his red crest down. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a Mercenary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born in the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and balancing his hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with grey slacks. She keeps her long black fur kept up in a rat tail. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Ruler, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Cartwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cartwright work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Cartwright.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 800 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.