Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He is a Yochlol in disguise. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She is physically well-built. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

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. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was taken from her home at a very young age. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Pyra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 sp. Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp).

Description: Standing 4'3", this man wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a trident, but if one is not available he will default to his shield. He wears his chestnut hair down. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Thorin has worked very hard to control his curse. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 35000 sp. Amber (120 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He wears a colorful flower in his yellow fur. He has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Full Plate.

Description: This northern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white crest is still thick. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 16000 sp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Fletcher arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Banded mail.