Description: She is dressed in an above average manner, and carries daggers. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

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 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Avice fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her orange fur is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is long and red with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Pikar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pikar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Hunter

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

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Barakas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Barakas hails from a village terrorized by goblins. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. Banded agate (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her golden hair is lengthy. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 100 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 sports a flattop crest cut. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Azzakh was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Azzakh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Jet (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and brown tie. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears baggy black pantaloons and a blue scarf. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Job, Religious, Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 cp.