Description: This tall, slender man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He got into the Body Guard business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Body Guard and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Body Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. She has wavy brown hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Mastema hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Obsidian (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Amber (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he very much looks the part of a Slave Trader. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Kelter hails from a village terrorized by illithids. When Kelter reached his early adolescence his Halfling 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Kelter was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and to be a mason again

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear blue tank tops with grey pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a Tanner, his father struggled to pay the bills. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Fonkin was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Flaws: Addict, Terse, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 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: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Her childhood dream was to be a Baker, but she was a colossal failure. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jet (120 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.