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 does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 10000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Sard (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (13 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is typically in her Assassin uniform, and carries scimitars. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has worked as a Assassin like her mother before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears baggy red pantaloons and a black scarf. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears her beige fur up. Her eyes are hazel.

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. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a spice merchant again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants, she is not a threatening figure. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted, Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She carries a battered glaive and tarnished longsword as well. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is baby faced.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Coral (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She sports red long hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1200 pp.