Description: He is a husky man, who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Melech was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His copper crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Tarhun is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). 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: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Barrister but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 10000 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Jet (100 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Duvamil was born on a far northern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Carpenter. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look and is in decent physical shape. His crest is cut close to his head. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Gargax was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Weaver.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this western man wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Flak lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Priest they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Engraver, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Engraver and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 8000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp).