Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear flannel. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Halander was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Halander's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His black hair is long and unkept. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Unemployed arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1200 pp. Star ruby (900 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a white tunic with tan highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bucklal will drive conversation. 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 the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When Bucklal reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Military, Debt. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 18000 gp. Fire opal (600 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Jade (70 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Carter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is portly but not overly obese. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Frug hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sailor. He has worked as a Sailor like his father before him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 pp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Coral (110 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Skamos lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to pay off his debts

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Moss agate (6 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Jade (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With bright white hair. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is a Herbalist first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She became a Herbalist soon after.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp).