Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Adventurer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born into a rich family. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. 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: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 pp. Golden pearl (110 gp). Sard (50 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in the east to a Layabout, Mastema learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Body Guard, but she was a colossal failure. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she wants to get laid

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear flannel. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Kyle has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's in love

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: 3'9" and muscular, this southern woman is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Kilia was taken on many hunting expeditions. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 pp. Moss agate (7 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Jet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and black robe with the hood down. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished greatsword as well. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 21. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

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. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing, and he perpetually has his whip ready. His crest is cut close to his head. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Ghesh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp).