Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a simple red robe with green stripes complete with hood. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has green eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Dondon lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Blacksmith they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Slave Trader, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is typically in his Carpenter uniform. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Nicor was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 130 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears bulky grey painted plate armor. He has moderate length red hair. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

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 an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is mildly Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his small red hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Krimmon isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Krimmon hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged man wears green trousers with brown and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts and is in decent physical shape. He has no hair. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 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: Iados hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Detective. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His blue crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has red eyes and a black hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Jeweler job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears long strands of jet and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her blue crest is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Aasathra lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Aasathra liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His bronze crest, when down, is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a Mason, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 10 pp. Hematite (16 gp).