Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears professional attire. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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 made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and half-elven compassion

Flaws: Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sore throat, cough

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

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her white eyes.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Osah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1500 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Black opal (800 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is wearing a long, white cloak. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears her auburn hair up. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a Locksmith, her father struggled to pay the bills. Oolah liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Tailor.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She wears a colorful flower in her cinnamon fur. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Drifting studied abroad. Being born in the south, 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 south 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. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is very fat, and has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He keeps his silver crest in a flapper bob. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Trynnicus was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 110 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the east to a Knight, Huru learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Huru took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She struck the Knight job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 19000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his silver crest up. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Shamash was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Junk Dealer, but he was a colossal failure. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Tanner for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Tanner responsibilities is difficult; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 21000 sp.

Description: This man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Einkil will drive conversation. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Stylist father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2900 sp.