Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tattered old clothes. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: John was born the youngest of three triplets. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner and is in decent physical shape. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A 3'4" western man, he prefers to wear flannel. He has a very tight haircut. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is portly but not overly obese. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries with him a set of crossbows, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His long orange fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp.