Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His crest is cut close to his head. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Nykkan was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing a long, brown cloak. She has moderate length brown fur. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born to a Merchant, her mother struggled to pay the bills. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shepherd profession.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Sailor and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has a very tight haircut. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She's also a talented Baker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Full Plate.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a blue coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 70 pp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has a very tight haircut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Suhnae was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Good lock.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'10". He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and his gloved hand is found clutching a spear. His black hair is long and unkept. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This dark-skinned female very much looks the part of a Gardener. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. Her ears are large.

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 uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Gardener. She struck the Gardener job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 160 gp.