Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 16000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available he will default to his hand crossbow. His orange fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1200 pp. Moonstone (80 gp). Carnelian (80 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.

Description: She is a husky woman, who 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 copper crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Kava was born on a far western island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Roofer. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a green cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. Her copper crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'2". She dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with pastel slacks. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Animal Trainer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Animal Trainer for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new animal trainer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red garnet (90 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses like a well dressed Knight does. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Knight job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.