Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Thorin isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Thorin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 31000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She takes great joy in being the best Sellsword in town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Silgre grew up listening to her father's many stories. She worked as a nervous Sellsword and found it very stressful. She has achieved small success as a Sellsword.

Motivation: To be a Mayor again; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp).

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries a battered sickle and tarnished axe as well. His fur is cut close to his head. His half smiles and copper eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in the west to a Beggar, Pelt learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She takes great joy in being the best Bellfounder in town.

History: Meriele hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Through the years after Meriele was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Meriele's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His fur is red, silky, and of moderate length. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Carter.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.