Description: He has a missing left arm. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp. Emerald (1300 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp).

Description: Standing 4'1", this man wears tattered old clothes. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Elaim was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 pp. Jet (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. His red hair is cut short. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His blonde hair is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic, Racist. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 80 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp).