Description: A plain young-adult man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is lengthy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He takes great joy in being the best Blacksmith in town.

History: Valafar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting illithids, the young Valafar began to lead the lost caravan. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a blue Stetson hat and blue clothes, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. While she appears to be a normal Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an entirely green suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length brass crest. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 20000 cp.