Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She carries a battered shield and tarnished glaive as well. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cecily fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jade (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'8". She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Pearl isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Through the years after Pearl was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Pearl's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a blue shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has violet eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His brown hair is still thick. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Masseuse. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born to a Jeweler, his father struggled to pay the bills. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1800 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull green iron scale mail. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly halberds and swords. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Wiggens grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Jet (80 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is lengthy. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 13000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and sabotage a competitor

Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1300 sp. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'9" and prefers to wear blue clothing when she does not wear armor. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has violet eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp.