Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Hlin enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born into a rich family. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This man is very fat, and tends to wear a large green jacket. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: The child of a Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Morthos was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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 plains due to the painful memories there. Morthos took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up mace and armor he uses now. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Military, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire, and he perpetually has his shortspear ready. He keeps his copper crest in a pixie cut. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His childhood dream was to be a Junk Dealer, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His crest is white and curly. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Jeweled anklet (1000 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. The war was a terrible time for him, and Halimath does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. When Halimath reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Emotional, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 gp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Banded agate (5 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Valida hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Valida was born with her mother's beautiful face. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears baggy black pantaloons and a white scarf. His crest is short and scarlet. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. After a long history of fighting, Bidreked and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1400 gp. Hematite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Sard (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, she is not a threatening figure. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Helja enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Helja 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. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 390 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her shortspear with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shautha was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.