Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'1" when asserting himself. His hair is short and chestnut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a Stylist, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Revenge; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is typically in his Masseuse uniform. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hobart was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He struck the Masseuse job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Religious, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rose (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 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 a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is long and white with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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 sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Adventurer soon after.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'7" and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around 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: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mercenary for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and he has a crush on the local sculptor

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'5". She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Animal Trainer, and her gloved hand is found clutching a bow. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she's in love

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1600 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brass crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quarethon 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 frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Quarethon has worked very hard to control his curse. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 17000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.