Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He has green eyes and a white hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Howard embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Howard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Apothecary, but he was a colossal failure. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (14 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.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with brown slacks. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Violet garnet (400 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.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears an entirely tan suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1500 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 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). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp).

Description: Standing 5'4", this man very much looks the part of a Layabout. His hair is short and red. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp).

Description: 6'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Courier. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When Blorg reached his early adolescence his Half-Orc mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and she is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. 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 does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Ploughman arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has achieved small success as a Ploughman.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). 1 Major magic item.