Description: This man is very fat, and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates Tieflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but he was a colossal failure. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Rose (60 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. His hair is golden and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this western woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her beige fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 10000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing a long, red cloak. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She uses divination through singing.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she has a crush on the local dilettante

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Through the years after Adrik was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Adrik's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Avice grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 120 gp.