Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are brown and catlike.

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. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of a Seamstress, who enjoyed hunting, Lance was taken on many hunting expeditions. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's in love

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 350 pp. Banded agate (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her black fur is still thick. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Passionate, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has styled his white crest well, parting it to the right. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Tarhun is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His first spouse was a Shoemaker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Portia grew up listening to her father's many stories. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. 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: Half-Elven compassion.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He is baby faced.

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 susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hugh grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His first spouse was a Priest, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Solid gold idol (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. With wild brown hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'5". He is dressed in an above average manner, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scythe. His crest is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Kiirith was born the youngest of three triplets. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Being a Doctor kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her bronze crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: The child of a Gardener, who enjoyed hunting, Uadjit was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Uadjit fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He carries with him a set of kukris on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.