Description: This man wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 900 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp).

Description: He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. He is physically well-built. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Jak liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: Ishmoz was born the youngest of three triplets. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has auburn hair. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears dull yellow sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed flail, just in case. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

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. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: White pearl (40 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: Born to a Mayor, her father struggled to pay the bills. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Actor. She tends to her Actor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has blue eyes and a grey hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 40 gp.