Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a sword on her belt. Her hair is white and very short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Merla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Merla was born with her mother'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 has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. He has no fur. He is baby faced.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. A true patriot, Left-Handed would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2200 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her tied-back hair is golden. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears bulky blue painted plate armor. Her hair is cut close to her head. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Reddlepop was born with her father's beautiful face. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a violet shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Leshanna hails from a village terrorized by brigands. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has moderate length white hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. 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. Jocelyn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD, Depressed. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.