Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his mace. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Darrow was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Darrow's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Darrow and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1800 pp. Sard (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 700 pp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Amber (120 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Emerald (1100 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and carries clubs. He wears his black hair down. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Efferil fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Priest responsibilities is difficult; and to be a crown-heir again

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 gp. Canary diamond (3000 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barrister. He has achieved small success as a Barrister.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Dain was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and balancing his hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He has chestnut hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of a Carter, who enjoyed hunting, Balam was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Balam was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He bought a greatsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Passionate, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1200 pp. Eye agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black opal (1300 gp).