Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His crest is cut close to his head. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Nykkan was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing a long, brown cloak. She has moderate length brown fur. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born to a Merchant, her mother struggled to pay the bills. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Sailor and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a very tight haircut. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. 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's also a talented Baker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Full Plate.