Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears just a violet suit. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed violet hat.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He tends to wear a large black jacket. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in the north. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ûshgol fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail and is in decent physical shape. She wears her gray fur down. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Terse, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Coral (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). White opal (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His brown hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Darrak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Canary diamond (5000 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 tan shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a violet coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Fortune-teller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available he will default to his shortbow. His hair is black and curly. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Pikar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. Eye agate (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.