Description: He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time, and carries greatswords. His brown hair is still thick. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Coral (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Rose (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his brown hair down. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Thorpe enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with violet slacks. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Millicent was born with her mother's beautiful face. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 12000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She carries with her a set of axes on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. Her auburn hair is well kept. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. 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 born in the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Paela's homeland. Paela decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paela fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 11000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Emerald (700 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are gold.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. 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: Heian was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of bows, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Ruler business.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 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 (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.