Description: This slender man stands about 3'6". He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a hammer on his belt. His brown hair is cut short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1600 pp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, marred by sweets. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 85. 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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Banker for hire.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. 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 goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Berrian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Berrian abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'3", this woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has no crest. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp).

Description: An older man who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. After a long history of fighting, Pelaios and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Mason; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Amber (100 gp). Rose (80 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: This western woman wears tattered old clothes. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and halfling compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.