Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. His blonde hair is lengthy. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has wavy black fur. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is dressed in an above average manner. She sports a flattop hair cut. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Katherine embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the west to a Mortician, Katherine learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She tends to her Mortician job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears skinny pants and wears a white and black robe with the hood down. His white hair is long and unkept. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bûth isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Bûth lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his greataxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and carries greataxes. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears bulky red painted plate armor. He carries with him a set of spears, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a brown shirt with thin black vertical stripes and blue pants. He sports a flattop fur cut. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. River was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 40 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).