Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, red shirt, and brown tie. His white fur is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Spear has worked very hard to control his curse. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp).

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sickles and bastard swords. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Ella's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Ella hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Ella alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. 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 possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Tawna isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tawna fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 cp.