Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Ribbles never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 14000 sp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many brigands want him driven away

Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aerdeth's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Aerdeth never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Elaim grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Elaim. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Actor.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. 3 Holy water.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has white hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 sp. Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.