Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His black hair is still thick. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. After a long history of fighting, Vonbin and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. She has wavy copper crest. She has a dull look in her red 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 loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Jeweler arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She's also a talented Cook, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears just a tan suit. She is an epitome of beauty. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a long, black cloak. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a great chef.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Aggressive tone

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

Description: He wears long strands of amber and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and he perpetually has his sai ready. His crest is blue, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Amber (100 gp).

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and carries longbows. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Barbena was born on a far western island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Painter. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Barbena fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 270 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears long strands of opal and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: He was born in a small island village. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kairon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. After a long history of fighting, Umpen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 19000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, blue shirt, and green tie. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. After coming to the age of reason, Shane took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's in love; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 gp. Jet (80 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.