Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and is pretty ugly. His bronze crest is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Gorbundus was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His first spouse was a Shipwright, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and doesn't want to be a miller and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has moderate length brown fur. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has a very tight haircut. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 130 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older man who wears long strands of ruby and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, he is not a threatening figure. He has wavy blonde hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and money/treasure

Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 220 gp.