Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Shy, Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2500 pp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black fur is still thick. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Navigator hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Azurite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Sard (80 gp).

Description: This woman is typically in her Merchant uniform. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. She has a very tight haircut. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Merchant but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Salanop lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Merchant. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'1". She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. She has moderate length red hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She got into the Ploughman business at a young age. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 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.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 16. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His purple hair is braided into rings. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. 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: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 5'1". She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and her gloved hand is found clutching a whip. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 900 pp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).