Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears skinny pants and wears a violet and white robe with the hood down. His head has been shaved. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Hupe lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Hupe was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bounty Hunter. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Mortician they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Bounty Hunter, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and doesn't want to be a bounty hunter and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Carnelian (20 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: An older man who wears silk and lounges about seductively, he is not a threatening figure. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Coral (140 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His golden hair is lengthy. He has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ribbles will drive conversation. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Stylist but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He comes from a rich western family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Extrovert, Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He usually wears his green robe and has his bow always slung over his shoulder. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'6" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is long and golden with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. A gifted student he started as a Fortune-teller, but he got bored and became a Miner. After months of barely getting by, Zunn managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp.