Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a fancy brown suit. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. 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. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Insane, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Jade (130 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. His rusty crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has money and likes to spend it

Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Rohesia was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Rohesia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and likes to wear red tank tops with yellow pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family, In love. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 700 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears silk and lounges about seductively, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her red fur is lengthy. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She sports silver long hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Grigi was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Guardian. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears bulky tan painted plate armor. She is an epitome of beauty. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. She has gray eyes and a tan hat with a green feather.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Server

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 27000 sp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a great chef.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Debt, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 cp. Hematite (12 gp).