Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Hupe hails from a village terrorized by giants. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a red shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

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 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 western family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 900 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his silver hair up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Roland grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Through the years after Roland was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Roland's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Tanner they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Gardener, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 sp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears a white tunic with brown highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. His clothes are grease stained in places. His cinnamon fur is braided into rings. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Guard again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Slave, Debt. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 sp.