Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. He sports a flattop fur cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: River lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sellsword hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 9000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Malachite (5 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Rose (30 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Sard (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. After a long history of fighting, Adrik and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. Her ears are large.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Pennie isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: This woman is typically in her Beggar uniform. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her auburn hair is well kept. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Sardonyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. She is baby faced.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).