Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather. She wears a colorful flower in her scarlet crest. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

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 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 is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Jade (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished sai as well. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nelkin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 42000 sp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has dyed her greying black fur a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Criminal record, Religious, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'7" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 48000 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is long and silver with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fabien grew up listening to his mother's many stories. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his mother's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered giants who tried to eat his hand. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has shaved his head bald. He is baby faced.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born to a Locksmith, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is typically in his Mercenary uniform. His hair is black and very short. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Laucian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Laucian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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 island due to the painful memories there. Laucian took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up monstrous two handed axe and armor he uses now. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Azurite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.