Description: A middle-aged man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and is pretty ugly. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He carries with him a set of clubs on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gennal isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Knight job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 700 sp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Jasmine embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears long strands of topaz and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a very tight haircut. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Guardian. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. She carries a battered rapier and tarnished longsword as well. Her brass crest is thinning but still full. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Tanner. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Nature, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'2". She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and her gloved hand is found clutching a morningstar. She wears her black hair up. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Merla abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 cp. Jet (140 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has moderate length auburn hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is always cut to a buzz. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Pígug lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Weaver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Tagga was born with her father's beautiful face. A freak accident while working with her Shipwright father left her crippled. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 70 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp).