Description: He is in excellent shape and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are green.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Halander fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear yellow tank tops with brown pants. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. After a long history of fighting, John and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Weaver they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Stableman, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He takes great joy in being the best Performer in town.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Performer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Job, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a black vest and prefers brown and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her hair is brown and very short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: Uzza speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Sard (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a simple green robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Her scarlet crest has been sun bleached extensively. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2600 sp. White pearl (110 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her childhood dream was to be a Hunter, but she was a colossal failure. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.