Description: He is a husky man, who wears professional attire. His hair is white and curly. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 8. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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: He got into the Assassin business at a young age. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has achieved small success as a Assassin.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His long red fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has green eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Family, Has a crush, In love. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 9000 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Jade (120 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Jade (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she tends to wear a large grey jacket, and is pretty ugly. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Jane was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and to pay off her debts

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red spinel (130 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Veloptima speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Veloptima fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 10000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears long strands of jet and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She carries with her a set of ceremonial daggers, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Oppah was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Jet (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is typically in his Masseuse uniform. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born in a small desert village. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Jade (110 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Sard (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'2" and is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. The war was a terrible time for him, and Oblar does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Emerald (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Coral (90 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.