Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He has gray eyes and a blue hat with a white feather.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Himo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and doesn't want to be a spy and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Sard (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears an entirely white suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Myria is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 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: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a white armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Engraver but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a Cartwright, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Amber (110 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). White opal (600 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a simple brown robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He got into the Beggar business at a young age. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He has worked as a Beggar like his father before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Rose (70 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Amber (60 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'10" and typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His head has been shaved. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal (800 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears baggy tan pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her hair is brown and very short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.