Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

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. A true patriot, Erky would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He is physically well-built. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Layabout.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His black hair is singed and shortened. He has green eyes.

Personality: Tomi is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Coral (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Coral (100 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Malachite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). White opal (600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He tends to wear a large white jacket. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Bucklal was born with his mother's beautiful face. His first spouse was a Stylist, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and to be a stylist again

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Obsidian (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Coral (80 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. She is portly but not overly obese. With bright white hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Seamstress profession.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Banker for the past few years.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from 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: Burgell was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 pp. White pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).