Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is cut close to his head. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Traki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed yellow hat.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 sp. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Red spinel (110 gp).