Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Howard isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Carpenter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Howard hails from a village terrorized by brigands. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears red trousers with tan and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts and is in decent physical shape. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a Dyer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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: Fargrim was born the youngest of three triplets. His childhood dream was to be a Server, but he was a colossal failure. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he would like to get married and retire

Bonds: Job, Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a black top hat and black clothes. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Slave, Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 60 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He carries with him a set of monstrous two handed axes, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a Navigator, his father struggled to pay the bills. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 cp.