Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His blue crest is smooth and relatively long. 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 likes to make people angry or surprised. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Rivaan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Rivaan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 160 gp. Jade (160 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Her tied-back hair is red. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 50 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a simple grey robe with brown stripes complete with hood. With wild silver hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born in the south to a Bather, Gurdis learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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 now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to be a shoemaker again

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20 pp. Sard (50 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has silver hair. Her half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Akta hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This woman wears a fancy black dress. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. She sports auburn long hair. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Volen will drive conversation. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1 Smokesticks.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Rangrim hails from a village terrorized by drow. At some point he was captured by drow and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1200 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'3" and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brass crest is matted, messy, and big. He wears an eyepatch.

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 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in an above average manner. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shoemaker business.

History: The child of a Bookbinder, who enjoyed hunting, Prâk was taken on many hunting expeditions. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

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

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 sp.