Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with brown slacks. He wears his scarlet crest down. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 90 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. She wears her blonde hair up. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Alain embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Alain hails from a village terrorized by drow. Alain 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and a deep hatred of drow

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A 5'4" eastern man, he wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. His hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has moderate length brass crest. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 60 gp. Jade (110 gp).