Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his black hair up. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. After coming to the age of reason, Gilbert took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Guard they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Carter, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 31000 sp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 210 pp. Sardonyx (70 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Warryn was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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 loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This tall, slender man very much looks the part of a Guard. His white hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born in the north. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks. His white fur is singed and shortened. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born into a rich family. Jade was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Spy. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).