Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and white tie. His hair is chestnut and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the east to a Guard, Riardon learned a great deal about his mother'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 Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: An older man who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, he is not a threatening figure. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Cook. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cook for hire.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Kaladan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Kaladan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

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

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He carries with him a set of spears on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Oblar embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Smokesticks. 7 Acid flasks. 7 Acid flasks. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a grey collared shirt and yellow pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 cp. 3 Alchemist’s fire.