Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 pp. Amethyst (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a mace on his belt. He wears his brown hair down. He has brown eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. 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 is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Cockaby enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He tends to his Assassin job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he has a crush on the local priest

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe, and is pretty ugly. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Architect. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a axe on her belt. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 pp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tattered old clothes. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He uses divination through singing.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 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 (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).