Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a white shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and black pants. She has wavy brown hair. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her top white hat.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Gifted from a young age, Jarana studied abroad. Jarana abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Shaena is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Shaena abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sard (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Keyleth hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and revenge

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. He is portly but not overly obese. He has moderate length black hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Through the years after Pikar was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Pikar's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Being a Scribe kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Howard was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a grey collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to be a server again

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is wearing a long, green cloak. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Tanner. Thamuz enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He's also a talented Sculptor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She tends to wear a large black jacket. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. 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 hates illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She takes great joy in being the best Adventurer in town.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She worked as a nervous Adventurer and found it very stressful. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.