Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aust was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He worked as a nervous Shepherd and found it very stressful. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Amber (90 gp). Sard (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a grey and red robe with the hood down. She wears her chestnut hair up. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Bardryn hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. 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: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Guard arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature nunchaku.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a black shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair is black and very short. Her skin is flawless and her silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Ishte was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries a battered shield and tarnished kukri as well. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Bhevek enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Hunter soon after.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to be a mayor again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He carries with him a set of clubs, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Bhevek was born with his mother's beautiful face. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bhevek fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 pp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her brass crest is smooth and relatively long. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.