Description: This man stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears dull red sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Calcitro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and brown handkerchief worn on her right side. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Drusilia was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 90 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Server kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has wavy black hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He wears a simple grey robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. He has gray eyes and a grey hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: Vondal wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... 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: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'3". He tends to wear a large grey jacket, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. He is baby faced.

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

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. 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature monstrous two handed axe.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 40 pp. Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. He has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 380 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does. He carries with him a set of maces, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He got into the Apothecary business at a young age. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is black and curly. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small red hat.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Vlorn is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.