Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His silver eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Purson was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Purson never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Uraim was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Uraim liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is short and white. He has hazel eyes and a red hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sailor who has hired him part-time. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has a crush on the local architect

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 120 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a pastel tunic with tan highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her brown fur is heavily combed to the right. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Tanner and was forced into it by her family; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this southern man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is short and brown. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 37. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born into a rich family. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Bard 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 spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Tagga never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).