Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 110 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has wavy dark red hair. Her skin is flawless and her silver eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Azza grew up listening to her father's many stories. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Courier. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the west to a Courier, Hobart learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Hobart 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 made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). White pearl (60 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with pastel slacks. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. 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 is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Balifra reached her early adolescence her Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His brass crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears professional attire. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. 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: Watson hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He found a children's book about a Halfling Monk 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Revenge.

Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: He wears a grey feathered hat and grey clothes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his nunchaku, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His hair is golden and curly. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thorin studied abroad. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 210 gp.