Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his brown hair down. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Stableman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Howard is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: The child of a Cartwright, who enjoyed hunting, Howard was taken on many hunting expeditions. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. 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: Regain custody of his daughter; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 sp. Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'5". He wears a green wide-brimmed hat and green clothes, and his gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. His fur is short and cinnamon. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Tree's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Tree was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is short and brown. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ribbles's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.