Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the west. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 31000 sp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a black shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He bought a bow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'0" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is short and silver. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Bertram lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Masseuse. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and doesn't want to be a farmer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 30 pp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). White pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Jeweler. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Jeweler.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is lengthy. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 46000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.