Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up work as a Armorer and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Timid voice

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

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a tan feathered hat and tan clothes. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She found a children's book about a Gnome Barbarian 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 spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 17000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Jade (160 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He keeps his long silver crest kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Rathkran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 pp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has black hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: She wears violet trousers with black and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She is physically well-built. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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. 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. Sumnes fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 190 pp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Hupe and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His gold crest is unkempt and raggedy. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Shamash was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a red costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her broad red hat.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She carries with her a set of spears, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears her black hair down. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: Born to a Gardener, her father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 20 pp. Tourmaline (140 gp). 3 Alchemist’s fire.