Description: An older man who wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a red feather.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Mentor, Has a crush, Debt. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is brown and very short. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Shaena lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her gray fur is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of a Weaver, who enjoyed hunting, Valanthe was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She's also a talented Weaver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His white hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 Cartwright. He has worked as a Cartwright like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses like a well dressed Navigator does. His blue crest is thinning but still full. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Gifted from a young age, Medrash studied abroad. 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's also a talented Beggar, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 pp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She wears long strands of sapphire and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Bookbinder profession.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Moonstone (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is a great chef.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She's also a talented Dilettante, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears her red hair down. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her first spouse was a Bellfounder, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and tiefling compassion

Flaws: Shy, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 30 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp).