Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her sickle with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2100 sp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her brass crest is knotted and matted. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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 was born in the south. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Bather profession.

History: She was born in the south. A gifted student she started as a Bather, but she got bored and became a Doctor. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Doctor for the past few years.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and balancing her hectic life and new doctor responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She sports blonde long hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Yevelda has worked very hard to control her curse. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: An older man who dresses like a well dressed Bookbinder does, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the north. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to be a carter again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 120 pp. Carnelian (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a black tunic with yellow highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes, and carries greatswords. She wears her auburn hair up. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Server arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.