Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Theodoric was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 28000 sp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Coral (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears baggy brown pantaloons and a black scarf. She sports white long hair. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Agnes was born with her mother's beautiful face. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man wears a pastel armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. His black fur is greasy and uncared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 8. 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 able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'11". He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. He wears his auburn hair up. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1900 gp. Hematite (5 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this southern woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Nikki was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1200 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'0" when asserting herself. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Tawna lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She found a children's book about a Halfling Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 43000 sp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With bright golden hair. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Susannah lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He wears a fancy brown suit. His red hair is cut short. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). White opal (600 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Rose (70 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vonbin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).