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 prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'9". He wears baggy green pantaloons and a red scarf. His hair is red and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Melech grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Passionate, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 330 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp).

Description: A 5'11" northern woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her red hair is still thick. She is baby faced.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Kabbarg hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She tends to her Performer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Body Guard and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and carries shortbows. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Guy was born the youngest of three triplets. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Guy 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 Guy. After a long history of fighting, Guy and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 160 gp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born into a rich family. She found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). 5 Acid flasks.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. A gifted student he started as a Junk Dealer, but he got bored and became a Shoemaker. He became a Shoemaker soon after.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: 6'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is pastel, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. She has done her best to style her white crest to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mercenary and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Onyx (50 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born in the west. After coming to the age of reason, Theriatis took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Simple lock.