Description: He tends to wear a large red jacket. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is black and very short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Bertram lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Cynical, Depressed. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 pp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Gifted from a young age, Yebe studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Yebe took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Beggar for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 pp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Jasper (70 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of ruby and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and he perpetually has his greataxe ready. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His ears are large.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. 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: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp).

Description: This malnourished man is wearing a long, black cloak. He keeps his long blue crest kept up in a rat tail. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (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: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2100 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: 2'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is dressed in earthy colors with a red and pastel handkerchief worn on her right side. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.