Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alberich grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shield, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. 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 in the south to a Knight, Salanop learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Salanop liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is blonde and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kathra grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His hair is dark red and curly. His white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. 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: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. 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. After months of barely getting by, Hunter 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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp. Amber (90 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She got into the Ploughman business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He dresses like a well dressed Layabout does. He is an epitome of beauty. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Fargrim was born with his mother's beautiful face. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Layabout.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and melodious

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

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'3". She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her white hair is braided into rings. She is baby faced.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: She was born in a small plains village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Ulla took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up hammer and armor she uses now. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Carpenter for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.