Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a scythe on his belt. His blue hair is heavily combed to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 10000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rose (20 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Coral (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Jade (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Sard (20 gp).

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 wears a white armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. 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 has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the east. 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 open a new tavern; and expand his business

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 11000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: He has a missing right leg. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair is dark red and very short. His eyes are likewise white. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Masseuse arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 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.

Description: This man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a very tight haircut. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Aelar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aelar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Masseuse. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp).

Description: He dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Anselm's homeland. Anselm decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: He wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available he will default to his whip, and carries whips. He has styled his yellow fur well, parting it to the right. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Rose (40 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Coral (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Iolite (40 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 scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She wears a simple grey robe with white stripes complete with hood. She has a hunchback. She has wavy auburn hair. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Tanner responsibilities is difficult; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 17000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.