Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

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 uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Fabien was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Junk Dealer. 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. Fabien 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. Flaws: Cynical, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She keeps her yellow fur in a pixie cut. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in the south to a Courier, Pelt learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has worked as a Courier like her father before her.

Motivation: To be a Apothecary again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 19000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 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 (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 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 (20 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He has blue eyes and a white hat with a green feather.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bucklal isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Bucklal was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. With wild golden hair. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bounty Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bounty Hunter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bounty Hunter.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He usually wears his violet robe and has his crossbow always slung over his shoulder. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item.