Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a trident on his belt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When Curran reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Curran fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Norman was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Norman decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her red hair is heavily combed to the right. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the west to a Miller, Cora learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She became a Miller soon after.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Miller responsibilities is difficult; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Coral (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Amber (140 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'10". She dresses like a well dressed Scribe does. Her white hair is cut short. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rose studied abroad. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 13000 sp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He wears an entirely violet suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker violet hat.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. After coming to the age of reason, Jelenneth took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is dark red and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Sage born in the past three hundred years. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He worked as a nervous Sage and found it very stressful. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 300 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 sp. Malachite (15 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This malnourished man wears a green armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. He has wavy scarlet crest. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Kiirith was born with his mother's beautiful face. He 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.