Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Courier. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Tailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a worn and beaten armor, he is not a threatening figure. He has a very tight haircut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bulzo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1800 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His silver crest is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Gifted from a young age, Baradad studied abroad. While he appears to be a normal Dragonborn, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 800 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His ears are large.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Alex alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of orcs

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 cp. Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears skinny pants and wears a brown and green robe with the hood down. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Ilde was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jet (90 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Jet (90 gp).

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.