Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a red tunic with yellow highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black hair is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Darrow was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Moonstone (20 gp). Azurite (14 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has moderate length brown hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 20 gp. Obsidian (6 gp).

Description: This man has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has moderate length yellow fur. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Emerald lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Tanner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tanner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Tanner for hire.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 70 pp. Fire opal (1300 gp). Sard (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Layabout. She has slicked back brown hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Thiala liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new layabout responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 gp.