Description: A man of a pale complexion, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His blonde hair is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He uses divination through singing.

History: Theren was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 140 gp. Onyx (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

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. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and half-orc compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Forgetful, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Herleva was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Shoemaker, but she was a colossal failure. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Dilettante and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is chestnut and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, and carries clubs. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. This black eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shax fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1100 gp.