Description: This younger middle-aged woman has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. While she appears to be a normal Half-Orc, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arha fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull grey iron scale mail, marred by teas. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a large red jacket. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Human compassion; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She is a Deep Scion in disguise. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She tends to her Servant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Job, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is light but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Actor but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Thrak took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up bow and armor he uses now. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thrak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Jet (160 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jet (160 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jet (160 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Eye agate (11 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her blue crest is thinning but still full. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is a great chef.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Half-Plate.