Description: This man wears a green costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. He has silver hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Merihim alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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 is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She wears her silver crest down. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Pyxrin was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 10000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp).

Description: This woman wears baggy black pantaloons and a pastel scarf. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Bricklayer father left her crippled. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is typically in his Bellfounder uniform. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His fur is gray and curly. This yellow eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Art abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the east to a Mayor, Eridred learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Mayor for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Jet (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears professional attire. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Map Maker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Marigold was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.