Description: A 3'1" eastern man, he has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Thorpe speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She has slicked back black hair. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and carries nunchakus. He has moderate length brown hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and doesn't want to be a miner and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has moderate length cinnamon fur. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Locksmith and was forced into it by his family; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear flannel. Her orange fur is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Smoking is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Smoking was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Warrior, 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 Warrior in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Smoking abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Junk Dealer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Gifted from a young age, Altho studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears a brown shirt with thin green vertical stripes and blue pants. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Emeny was born the youngest of three triplets. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Cartwright. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and doesn't want to be a cartwright and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A 5'4" western woman, she wears just a grey suit. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. 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: Revenge; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Opinionated. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp).