Description: This man wears a black armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nelkin isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. Black star sapphire (400 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a red coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His skin is flawless and his black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Cairn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 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 clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with green slacks. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Nirgel hails from a village terrorized by drow. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Nirgel alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new seamstress responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 42000 sp. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He carries a battered crossbow and tarnished shortbow as well. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thervan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp).