Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a red costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears skinny pants and wears a blue and white robe with the hood down. She has moderate length black hair. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Shepherd business.

History: Waywocket was born the youngest of three triplets. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Waywocket alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She is content; and doesn't want to be a shepherd and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 350 gp. Jade (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: 6'4" and muscular, this northern woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her scarlet crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Revenge; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 sp. Malachite (10 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears black trousers with grey and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. The war was a terrible time for her, and Vola does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.