Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His hair is red and very short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. A true patriot, Jak would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Jak was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 50 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She stands about 6'4" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has done her best to style her orange fur to look like a famous performer. She has copper eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Fortune-teller. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears tattered old clothes, marred by sweets. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. 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 likes to make people angry or surprised. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is renowned for her bright green dresses and hats. She keeps her long purple hair kept up in a rat tail. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines silver.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Markosian was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Markosian abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Moonstone (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large tan jacket, and he perpetually has his nunchaku ready. He has shaved his head bald. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Weaver they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Healer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and doesn't want to be a healer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 130 gp. Rose (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.