Description: This late middle aged man wears a worn and beaten armor and is in decent physical shape. His beige fur is unkempt and raggedy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. He has no hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with black slacks. He is an epitome of beauty. His tied-back hair is blonde. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 cp. Hematite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Azurite (5 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has violet eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Heian's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in the south to a Priest, Heian learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Priest for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp).

Description: He usually wears his tan robe and has his monstrous two handed axe always slung over his shoulder. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly monstrous two handed axes and swords. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against orcs

Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 10000 cp. 3 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 73. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She takes great joy in being the best Bellfounder in town.

History: Ida hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and many dire rats want her driven away

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

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 spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 370 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). White pearl (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Stylist, but he got bored and became a Spice Merchant. He's also a talented Stylist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record, Religious, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A 3'2" southern woman, she wears dull red sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She is a Hag in disguise. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.