Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'2". He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sword. His hair is black and very short. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Faran was born with his father's beautiful face. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in a small island village. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white crest, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: He was born in the east. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 sp. Moss agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp).

Description: Standing 5'8", this man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born in the south to a Fisher, Miles learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fisher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fisher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His tied-back hair is brown. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Through the years after Rolf was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Rolf's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp.