Description: This man wears a brown coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is short and silver. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A freak accident while working with his Fortune-teller mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. A true patriot, Dondon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Dondon's homeland. Dondon decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dondon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears an entirely black suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Thorin will drive conversation. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Roofer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His orange fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).