Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Rurik was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Gardener work with an outfit from a few towns over. Gardener work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Gardener like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new gardener responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Jet (120 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. 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 long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Greedy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'9" and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Stableman but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Feng has worked very hard to control his curse. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is wearing a long, black cloak. His hair is short and purple. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Ekemon speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of a Ruler, who enjoyed hunting, Ekemon was taken on many hunting expeditions. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. She has slicked back brown hair. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Oda speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Her childhood dream was to be a Layabout, but she was a colossal failure. She became a Barkeep soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Amber (130 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His silver hair is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a Fortune-teller, his mother struggled to pay the bills. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is content; and human compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a longsword on his belt. He is physically well-built. His white fur is lengthy. 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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.