Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His hair is silver and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Melech is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Melech was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Jet (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Coral (90 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Zanna abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 pp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Fabien was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rose (20 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in the west to a Cook, Watson learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He's also a talented Junk Dealer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is short and brown. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who tends to wear a large yellow jacket. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Tiaathque was born with her father's beautiful face. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She's also a talented Weaver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 pp. Banded agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Jet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and his gloved hand is found clutching a whip. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Raer will drive conversation. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 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.