Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a red costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His childhood dream was to be a Gardener, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and red tie, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His hair is chestnut and curly. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Lewis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Lewis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Rogue, 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 Rogue in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black crest is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His first spouse was a Miller, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This western woman wears a yellow vest and prefers black and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She sports blonde long hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a Engraver, her father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Aelar was born the youngest of three triplets. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born in the south to a Spy, Kite learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a actor again

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Frug hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Frug was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a simple white robe with tan stripes complete with hood. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With wild auburn hair. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Ranger 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 180 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Coral (70 gp). 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is chestnut and curly. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

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 afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the west. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Gilbert took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up lance and armor he uses now. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.