Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has moderate length auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a quarterstaff on her belt. Her gray fur is still thick. She has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Gale is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Williamina enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Hupe is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Hupe lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stableman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stableman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stableman.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and doesn't want to be a stableman and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). 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: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and doesn't want to be a masseuse and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 120 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp).

Description: She usually wears her brown robe and has her whip always slung over her shoulder. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: The child of a Butcher, who enjoyed hunting, Elizabeth was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has wavy chestnut hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Adam was born with his father's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is short and silver. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born in the east. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 180 gp.