Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it and is in decent physical shape. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His silver eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born in the west to a Mercenary, Paymon learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He struck the Mercenary job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jade (100 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Sard (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Amber (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is black and curly. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Rose (30 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Jade (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Rose (30 gp). Coral (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has wavy brown hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She takes great joy in being the best Herbalist in town.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. A gifted student she started as a Unemployed, but she got bored and became a Herbalist. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to be a unemployed again

Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp).

Description: This man is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family, In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Bendoo wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bricklayer. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bricklayer for hire.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe and is in decent physical shape. His hair is white and curly. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. 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: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new roofer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Selfish, Forgetful, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bricklayer who has hired him part-time. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp).