Description: 2'10" and muscular, this western man wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the west to a Beggar, Burto learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a Beggar soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a brown shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and black pants. His head has been shaved. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Moss agate (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His red hair is singed and shortened. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a blue coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: 2'10" and muscular, this southern man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson green hat.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 20000 cp.