Description: This malnourished man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His ears are large.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Soapmaker. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Ruler arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He struck the Ruler job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear black tank tops with grey pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Burto isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears a tan collared shirt and red pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. 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 Healer. He has worked as a Healer like his father before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 90 gp. Jet (80 gp). 3 Alchemist’s fire.