Description: This malnourished woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has shaved her head bald. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His gray fur is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Art and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Animal Trainer who has hired him part-time. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Animal Trainer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

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. A freak accident while working with his Bowyer father left him crippled. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His black fur has been sun bleached extensively. His ears are large.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Drifting was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Drifting was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Drifting decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Ur-Edin was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Carter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Knight again; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Buckler. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears black trousers with grey and yellow striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her bronze crest is braided into rings. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Arava was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 20000 cp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 12000 sp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'5" and wears a yellow costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He has a very tight haircut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp).

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and white robe with the hood down. He carries with him a set of shortbows on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He uses divination through singing.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Kipper took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shortbow and armor he uses now. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kipper 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 to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 34000 sp.