Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a Blacksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Elaim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ploughman for hire.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Soapmaker; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Halander lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

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 a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his black crest in a flapper bob. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.