Description: This late middle aged man wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars and is in decent physical shape. He has black hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Peter was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears his auburn hair up. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. Târz is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Târz was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Beggar. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is golden and curly. 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 cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is short and silver. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Raymond is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Raymond was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1800 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

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 also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Roywyn studied abroad. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. Amber (70 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). 2 Smokesticks.

Description: He wears a fancy violet suit. His hair is short and blonde. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Don grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She takes great joy in being the best Laborer in town.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. When Geva reached her early adolescence her Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Military, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Silk rope.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has wavy silver hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He got into the Dyer business at a young age. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1200 sp.