Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His crest is black and very short. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Torinn was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'4" and wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Actor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Borun was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Borun's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 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.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He carries with him a set of sickles on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'11" and is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the north. Gerald was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bellfounder. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Ahvain hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Ahvain was born with his mother's beautiful face. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Blossom is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She got into the Courier business at a young age. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.