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 tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Ortegar's homeland. Ortegar decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ortegar 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: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 110 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). 2 Thunderstones.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This eastern woman wears a blue vest and prefers brown and violet shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has shaved her head bald. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her first spouse was a Spice Merchant, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 sp.