Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 40 pp. Onyx (40 gp).

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Herbalist. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Silvo wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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: Born in the east to a Herbalist, Silvo learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the north to a Roofer, Hamil learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has achieved small success as a Roofer.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Job, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Myathethil was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. 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 has worked as a Engraver like her father before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His head has been shaved. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Gifted from a young age, Frederick studied abroad. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 280 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her blue crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Immigrant, Debt, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She is physically well-built. She has blonde hair. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and balancing her hectic life and new actor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. He has golden hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 90 gp.