Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'11". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a monstrous two handed axe. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: John is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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: He was raised in a desert tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her tied-back hair is white. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Merla has worked very hard to control her curse. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. He wears a mask on his face.

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 a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep green spinel (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 2 Smokesticks. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Slave Trader. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. She is baby faced.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Slave Trader. Ermina enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Slave Trader for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Slave Trader responsibilities is difficult; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He wears his blue crest up. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Kriv was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Tanner. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 12000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He is portly but not overly obese. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear grey tank tops with white pants. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Harbek studied abroad. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Now he works as a dancing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Standing 3'4", this woman wears a tan shirt with thin green vertical stripes and grey pants. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cumpen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.