Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Barendd grew up listening to his father's many stories. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black star sapphire (700 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished hand crossbow as well. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is dressed in an above average manner. She has styled her white fur well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: The child of a Crown-heir, who enjoyed hunting, Skirt was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 900 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available she will default to her whip. She wears her brown hair down. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to end her boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her silver hair down. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Wella isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 gp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears black trousers with brown and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and carries hand crossbows. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though he does not identify as such. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (80 gp).

Description: An older man who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Ombul abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp.