Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 160 gp. Rose (20 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He usually wears his violet robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Gifted from a young age, Riardon studied abroad. He found a children's book about a Elf 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. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. The war was a terrible time for her, and Shamil does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Being a Stylist kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. Through the years after Lia was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Lia's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is very fat, and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She tends to her Architect job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His brown hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 sp. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He carries with him a set of morningstars, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gerard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

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

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Ella was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Brewer. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.