Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. The war was a terrible time for him, and Delg does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He wears dull black sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed axe, just in case. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly axes and sickles. His blue crest is singed and shortened. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Trynnicus is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 900 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She has brown hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 15000 cp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dain grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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. Dain took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up bow and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He keeps his black fur in a pixie cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born to a Barkeep, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1300 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: This man usually wears his green robe and has his monstrous two handed axe always slung over his shoulder, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brass crest is lengthy. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. 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 orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Adrex fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her purple hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a Baker, her father struggled to pay the bills. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 120000 cp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His tied-back hair is white. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is obsessed with his god.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Luthra was born the youngest of three triplets. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 16000 sp. Obsidian (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp).