Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Tod was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: Standing 5'11", this man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Tûmhom lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 110 gp. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. His hair is cut close to his head. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He uses divination through singing.

History: Nim hails from a village terrorized by drow. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered drow who tried to eat his hand. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She usually wears her tan robe and has her rapier always slung over her shoulder. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her rapier, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Traulam's homeland. Traulam decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Banded mail.