Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is typically in his Cook uniform. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Robert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Zaffrab does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When Zaffrab reached his early adolescence his Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His first spouse was a Roofer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 130 gp. Onyx (80 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the north. When Fonkin reached his early adolescence his Gnome mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Bonds: Family, In love, Immigrant, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Family, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 cp.