Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length blue crest. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He's also a talented Soapmaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Silver pearl (50 gp).

Description: Standing 6'4", this man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair is singed and shortened. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stylist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eberk fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This black eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Hunter profession.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mason. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'11" when asserting himself. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears skinny pants and wears a black and white robe with the hood down. He has a hunchback. His hair is black and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her crest is black and curly. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 cp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: An older man who wears a fancy grey suit, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He got into the Seamstress business at a young age. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Barrister. She is physically well-built. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a Barrister first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 160 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Average lock.