Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 get a good night's sleep; and he is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Addict, Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her white hair is well kept. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Tyna was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She worked as a nervous Sailor and found it very stressful. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 sp. Silver pearl (80 gp). 1 Backpack.

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 a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are a pleasant white.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She stands about 6'3" and is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her white crest is lengthy. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She 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. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 sp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Helgret was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After a long history of fighting, Helgret and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Standing 5'1", this woman has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This woman wears a simple green robe with grey stripes complete with hood. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her right hand. Her crest is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is knotted and matted. 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 quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1100 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: She likes to wear black tank tops with red skirt. She carries a battered lance and tarnished flail as well. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Beleth was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled father and took her father's old job. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 20 pp.