Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears his black hair up. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 pp. Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Coral (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Nicholas speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nicholas was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 4'8". She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a club on her belt, and her gloved hand is found clutching a club. Her dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears tattered old clothes. She has shaved her head bald. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Eldeth's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Architect

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 240 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: This woman wears a black tunic with tan highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her copper crest down. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing writing.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Her red crest is greasy and uncared for. She is baby faced.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 130 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and carries greatswords. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Vepar never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Rich, In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. His red fur is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are copper.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp. Amber (80 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.