Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tieflings.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Vassago was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Carter they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Map Maker, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 sp. Jade (50 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He has a tattooed face.

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 loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bricklayer for hire.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His white crest is heavily combed to the right. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Shamash hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Ranger 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: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

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

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Gifted from a young age, Barendd studied abroad. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Hematite (6 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Suhnae was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sellsword.

Motivation: He's in love; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Duvamil was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Attractive. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively, and she perpetually has her morningstar ready. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rinn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 240 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). 1 Half-Plate.