Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His scarlet crest is heavily combed to the right. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jade (130 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Emerald (900 gp). White opal (900 gp). White pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her right hand. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Georgina is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Georgina lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 10000 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Riardon was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Farmer. After a long history of fighting, Riardon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1700 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium 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 white hair is wavy and long. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Maiathah was born the youngest of three triplets. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Maiathah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 9000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has done his best to style his white crest to look like a famous performer. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the north to a Bellfounder, Kaladan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1200 pp. Black pearl (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears violet trousers with tan and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a Shipwright, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Selfish. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 pp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.