Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Adran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her orange fur is heavily combed to the left. This copper eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has achieved small success as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has red hair. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a grey collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 10000 cp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp).

Description: Standing 5'4", this man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Naal was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Crown-heir and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Coral (70 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available she will default to her hand crossbow. Her hair is short and auburn. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bella embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her silver hair is singed and shortened. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She worked as a nervous Dilettante and found it very stressful. Being a Dilettante kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Dilettante responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She stands about 4'9" and is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on her right side. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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 is a great chef.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Amber (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.