Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his longbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Jak was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 210 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a club on her belt. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her fur is yellow and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a Fisher, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a very tight haircut. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her first spouse was a Ploughman, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. He has moderate length black hair. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Shane hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Shane was born the youngest of three triplets. His parents enrolled him in a Ranger school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.