Description: Standing 5'11", this man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. 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: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Banker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Banker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Banker for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 160 gp. Peridot (40 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Diggory lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Diggory was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Server. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She carries a battered shortspear and tarnished crossbow as well. Her white crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. 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: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

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

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His golden hair is cut short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1700 sp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has moderate length red crest. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 90 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is lean but muscular and dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. 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. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His rusty crest is lengthy. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Valorean was born the youngest of three triplets. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Sailor they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Weaver, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Family, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. He has a hunchback. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Bernard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Bernard has worked very hard to control his curse. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her first spouse was a Guard, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2 Alchemist’s fire.