Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses like a well dressed Scribe does. His brown hair is lengthy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: Oskar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a shortbow on his belt. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a Guard, his father struggled to pay the bills. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Shump began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and carries warhammers. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the south to a Sailor, Ilde learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Sailor.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Good lock. 1 Good lock.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This southern woman dresses like a well dressed Sage does. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has done her best to style her lavender fur to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has achieved small success as a Sage.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism, Joker. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a shortspear on his belt. His silver crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. A friendly and beautiful Dragonborn, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Norkruuth lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Slave Trader they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Laborer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Laborer and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has wavy brown hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1500 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: She wears an entirely pastel suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She carries a battered mace and tarnished trident as well. She keeps her white fur in a pixie cut. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: Halander hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying west to reunite his family. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 50000 cp. Golden pearl (80 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.