Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Scribe they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Priest, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Coral (100 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Assassin. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Assassin.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and balancing her hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. He has copper crest. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a ruler and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Shy, Insane, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He is physically well-built. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Clerebold was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mayor. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries with him a set of morningstars, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white fur is singed and shortened. His eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His fur is yellow and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 17000 cp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Coral (150 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She tends to wear a large green jacket. Her brass crest is greasy and uncared for. She has a tattooed face.

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. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: The child of a Cook, who enjoyed hunting, Nuthra was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.