Description: This slender man stands about 4'1". He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available he will default to his scimitar. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Dworic grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Dworic. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is white and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born in the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. 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 wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 900 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 wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small brown clips. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. During her travels, Sarah and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Sarah discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Sarah fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Megged will drive conversation. A true patriot, Megged would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle 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 island due to the painful memories there. Megged took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up longsword and armor he uses now. He bought a longsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Military, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Rose (40 gp).

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He carries with him a set of greatswords, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Pallabar embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bounty Hunter profession.

History: Pallabar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 4 Antitoxin. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Arumawann's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Onyx (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her hair is golden and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants; and to protect her home

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 4000 cp. Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is portly but not overly obese. His dark red hair is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a tan shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and violet pants. His black hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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 compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp).