Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his trident. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His first spouse was a Knight, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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 marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 7000 sp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 2'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear flannel. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Sarah is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born into a rich family. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cook and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her blue hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Armorer profession.

History: She got into the Barber business at a young age. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Barber responsibilities is difficult; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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: He feels threatened by others; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His white hair is cut short. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Igden was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Igden took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up lance and armor he uses now. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a bow on his belt. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 5. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Damien was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 12000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp).