Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he usually wears his blue robe and has his shortbow always slung over his shoulder. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Arannis hails from a village terrorized by goblins. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Arannis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This man wears a white cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ghûra isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. A true patriot, Ghûra would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Ghûra was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Star ruby (1400 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants. His red fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He's also a talented Tanner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He usually wears his violet robe and has his monstrous two handed axe always slung over his shoulder. He carries a battered shortspear and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Rael wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 pp.