Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is long and unkept. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 sp. Red garnet (40 gp).

Description: This man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden 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: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Oren isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Oren was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Navigator for hire.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Anbera was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She worked as a nervous Assassin and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Assassin for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 220 gp. Azurite (11 gp).

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this northern woman wears a fancy black dress. She has styled her white crest well, parting it to the left. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Banker. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Banker for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Yurgunn speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1300 sp. Coral (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her tied-back hair is auburn. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Beatrice enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Beatrice fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and money/treasure

Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His green eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Dayereth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Dayereth was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has worked as a Scribe like his mother before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 cp. Malachite (15 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. A true patriot, Mialee would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the south to a Stylist, Mialee learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She tends to her Stylist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Stylist responsibilities is difficult; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.