Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A freak accident while working with his Marshal mother left him crippled. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To protect his home; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has wavy golden hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Vlorn abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Merla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Merla was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Merla alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 600 gp.