Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a simple white robe with green stripes complete with hood. His hair is red and curly. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and carries bastard swords. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gynnie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 150 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 sp. Sard (30 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has achieved small success as a Brewer.

Motivation: Expand her business; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When Tawna reached her early adolescence her Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Miller

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

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (40 gp).