Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He tends to wear a large brown jacket. He has a hunchback. He has shaved his head bald. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is afraid of men and trembles around them

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp).

Description: He wears an entirely yellow suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He carries with him a set of scythes, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is short and blonde. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Erdan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Erdan grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Erdan. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scythe.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 sp. Malachite (13 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 160 gp. Amber (140 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

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. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ulblyn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and doesn't want to be a performer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted, Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Moss agate (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). White pearl (60 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, he is not a threatening figure. He sports a flattop crest cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Heskan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Heskan was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. He has blue eyes and a tan hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Alvyn isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 90 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Herleva was born with her father's beautiful face. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her orange fur is knotted and matted. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 cp.