Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise violet.

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 lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Rolls R's

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

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. His black crest is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Donaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While he appears to be a normal Dragonborn, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Donaar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Rich, In love. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2200 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She likes to wear blue tank tops with tan skirt. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Barrister arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 pp. Iolite (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. Her black hair is singed and shortened. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. A true patriot, Luthra would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 16000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears an entirely blue suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has no hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a Shepherd, her father struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She keeps her long cinnamon fur kept up in a rat tail. Her copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cask fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears bulky blue painted plate armor, and carries pickaxes. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Halimath hails from a village terrorized by illithids. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Halimath was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Altho embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is an amazing painter.

History: The child of a Hunter, who enjoyed hunting, Altho was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gifted student he started as a Hunter, but he got bored and became a Slave Trader. He has achieved small success as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and balancing his hectic life and new slave trader responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 700 gp.