Description: He wears professional attire, and he perpetually has his quarterstaff ready. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nelkin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 120 gp. Sard (60 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'7" when asserting himself. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. After coming to the age of reason, Rohesia took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His hair is long and white with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He bought a bastard sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1 Breastplate.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He carries a battered rapier and tarnished glaive as well. His black crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Nykkan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Fisher. He tends to his Fisher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a grey coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears an entirely white suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sai with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Marbas isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Tiefling unity. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: He was born in the east. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 80 gp.