Description: An older man who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, he is not a threatening figure. His scarlet crest is unkempt and raggedy. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Pijjirik was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He carries a battered longbow and tarnished crossbow as well. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Skak alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Skak was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: 3'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Burto lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 11000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Sard (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His chestnut hair is cut short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 110 gp. 7 Acid flasks.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a warhammer on her belt. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he very much looks the part of a Locksmith. His fur is short and beige. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He got into the Locksmith business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Locksmith and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Mundane. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 40 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Arnold is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Barrister for hire.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 sp. White opal (1600 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, black shirt, and white tie. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She is baby faced.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. Being a Scribe kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp.