Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He is physically well-built. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a red coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Joser was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He worked as a nervous Shipwright and found it very stressful. He struck the Shipwright job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Layabout. She has a hunchback. She has slicked back auburn hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Myria isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Beggar father left her crippled. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blue stubble. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a hunchback. His blue hair is lengthy. His eyes are silver and beady.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Oriax was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is brown and curly. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. She has styled her cinnamon fur well, parting it to the left. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. The war was a terrible time for her, and Great does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 pp. Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp.