Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Ortegar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 9. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 20000 cp. 3 Smokesticks. 2 Acid flasks. 3 Holy water. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: This late middle aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame and is in decent physical shape. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'4" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.