Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and he perpetually has his monstrous two handed axe ready. His hair is short and blonde. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Dain was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Beggar. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 320 gp. 2 Holy water.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Lance speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his small red hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Ortegar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: This eastern woman wears an entirely red suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. 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 Navigator. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 900 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Coral (100 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a pastel vest and prefers brown and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. 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 born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Kite was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Kite decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. After months of barely getting by, Kite managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. He has blonde hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered blue hat.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mercenary but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear green tank tops with yellow pants. He has silver hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Forcas enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the east to a Guard, Forcas learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'8". He wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is short and white. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: The child of a Body Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Damakos was taken on many hunting expeditions. Damakos abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Damakos fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 240 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.