Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are green and beady.

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 always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Ratlûg was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. A true patriot, Dondon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Dondon's homeland. Dondon decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dondon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears an entirely black suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Thorin will drive conversation. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Roofer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1300 sp.