Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears just a white suit. His white hair is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears just a tan suit. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To be a Scribe again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'5", this woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Syllin hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Syllin was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 12000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her silver hair is still thick. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a Courier first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Irann enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). White opal (900 gp). Jet (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Jet (140 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Jade (140 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'3" western man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Amber (150 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a brown coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His white fur is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gale does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Hogar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 12000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.