Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'1" and is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and red handkerchief worn on his left side. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a red feather.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the east to a Ploughman, Rurik learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Ploughman and found it very stressful. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 32000 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 150 gp. Red garnet (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). 1 Buckler.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'10". She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her cinnamon fur is heavily combed to the right. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She tends to her Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her white crest is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a Bellfounder, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Adventurer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a yellow coat. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She became a Stylist soon after.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 sp. Moss agate (14 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and violet handkerchief worn on her left side. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a Body Guard, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She struck the Stylist job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. His tied-back hair is blonde. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 20 gp. Amethyst (50 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. 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 quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born in the west to a Sailor, Vanuath learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Sailor and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp).