Description: He wears dull grey sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shield, just in case. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His tied-back hair is golden. He is baby faced.

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 has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Thorin was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1300 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: This western man wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. His clothes are grease stained in places. His long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Fax was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Fax's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a white cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Glassblower, and she perpetually has her flail ready. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Purah was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her childhood dream was to be a Bounty Hunter, but she was a colossal failure. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Purah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and balancing her hectic life and new glassblower responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

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

Possessions: 11000 sp. Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jet (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing, and carries shortspears. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Adelaide was born with her father's beautiful face. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 gp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has shaved her head bald. Her ears are large.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the west to a Jeweler, Maegan learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Jeweler responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her longsword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She wears her cinnamon fur down. Her copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Weaver.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.