Description: He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with white slacks, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'5" when asserting himself. He has styled his blue hair well, parting it to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 10000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a red shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and white pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his warhammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Howard's homeland. Howard decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 pp. Citrine (30 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available he will default to his scythe. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the north to a Baker, Hugh learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He struck the Baker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Eye agate (6 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Coral (100 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a black shirt, with a pastel mid length shorts with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He carries a battered sword and tarnished flail as well. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kairon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Beggar and was forced into it by her family; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1400 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Mason arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, brown shirt, and tan tie. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.