Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has golden hair. He is baby faced.

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 has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of a Sculptor, who enjoyed hunting, Taklinn was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp).

Description: She stands about 2'9" and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. 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 was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kelter fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears baggy white pantaloons and a violet scarf. She wears her brown hair down. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her childhood dream was to be a Courier, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Bricklayer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new bricklayer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears skinny pants and wears a white and violet robe with the hood down. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears a mask on his face.

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. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Azgrom took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up pickaxe and armor he uses now. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Military, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Jet (130 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). White pearl (130 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She has wavy blonde hair. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a great chef.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 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 (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, 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 has wavy chestnut hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her childhood dream was to be a Herbalist, but she was a colossal failure. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).