Description: A 4'4" northern man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born in the north. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a hunchback. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for her, and Virra does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Detective arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 160 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Jade (50 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Marshal who has hired him part-time. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Beggar profession.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and expand his business

Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 80 gp.

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 grey tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Dain was born the youngest of three triplets. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Apothecary they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Unemployed, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 40 gp. Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Mason. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature, In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She carries with her a set of longbows, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 170 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. She is baby faced.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sariel was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Courier they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Interpreter, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 sp. Pink pearl (40 gp).