Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a grey tunic with tan highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His first spouse was a Animal Trainer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Jade (70 gp).

Description: This woman sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. Her cinnamon fur is heavily combed to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she is greedy

Flaws: Insomniac, Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Citrine (70 gp).

Description: He wears baggy white pantaloons and a black scarf. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has blonde hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He found a children's book about a Halfling Aristocrat who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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 wants a kiss

Flaws: Insane, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Star ruby (1400 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Mary is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Mary alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Guard and was forced into it by her family; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 370 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. Her blue crest, when down, is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Farideh was born with her mother's beautiful face. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jasmine will drive conversation. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).