Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of a Engraver, who enjoyed hunting, Mâku was taken on many hunting expeditions. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Mâku alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Mâku was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Malachite (11 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His blue hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His silver eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Layabout. He has achieved small success as a Layabout.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new layabout responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Hunter, and she perpetually has her hand crossbow ready. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Barber they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Hunter, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Bernard hails from a village terrorized by illithids. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has brown hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Eida embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She takes great joy in being the best Cook in town.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eida fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and to be a merchant again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Gubrash was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 pp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.