Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

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 loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Roger was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 Bookbinder. He has worked as a Bookbinder like his mother before him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 50 pp. A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp).

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 a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sai with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Hamil was born with his father's beautiful face. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 800 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He is an epitome of beauty. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. 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 Navigator. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Navigator.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 cp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Aelar reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.