Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Ghaliver reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ghaliver fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1700 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is a great chef.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and balancing his hectic life and new crown-heir responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1800 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 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: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal (1000 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'10" and has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. She has a very tight haircut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Tomph hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His gold crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shipwright who has hired him part-time. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Assassin; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Sard (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Coral (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears just a black suit. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. 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: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.