Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'11". He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shield. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed violet hat.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born in the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his flail, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Anselm embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born in the north to a Barkeep, Anselm learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Barkeep. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and wears an entirely yellow suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is white and very short. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed yellow hat.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her mother's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered brigands who tried to eat her hand. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She stands about 2'10" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. A true patriot, Portia would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing a long, white cloak, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a Baker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new baker responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She sports chestnut long hair. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. 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 used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Butcher and was forced into it by her family; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jasper (80 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a violet vest and prefers brown and pastel shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Everard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To be a Barkeep again; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He is physically well-built. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 50000 cp. Carnelian (60 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'9" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Yvonne grew up listening to her father's many stories. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.