Description: This man stands a little under 4'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and revenge

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Backpack.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His purple hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His eyes are silver and catlike.

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. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Doctor mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Cynical, Selfish, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a red top hat and red clothes. He wears his silver hair up. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gildmak embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gildmak grew up listening to his father's many stories. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soft and melodious

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

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears dull yellow sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longbow, just in case. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He has taken up work as a Spice Merchant and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: To be a Navigator again.

Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a long, grey cloak. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has slicked back red hair. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Engong was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her first spouse was a Butcher, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Butcher they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Sculptor, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He carries with him a set of rapiers on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His brown hair is long and unkept. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Gynnie was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Revenge; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She is physically well-built. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter 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: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the east were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown diamond (6000 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Coral (70 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Jet (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.