Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'8". She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, and her gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. She wears her black hair up. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Pennie alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Pennie was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1600 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Hematite (4 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears brown trousers with tan and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His red hair is cut short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Flaws: Disease, Selfish, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is long and silver with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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. Zunn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Disciplined, Opinionated, Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Sard (20 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. She wears her brown hair up. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Locksmith. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She has achieved small success as a Locksmith.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 16000 cp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). 1 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Thunderstones. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 90 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a pastel vest and prefers brown and pastel shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Silent was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Valafar was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her yellow fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her hair is brown and curly. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.