Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a red vest and prefers white and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is short and chestnut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1400 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Diesa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She sports red long hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Volen was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Jet (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and white handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair is short and red. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 700 pp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Jade (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Carter born in the past three hundred years. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She bought a warhammer and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 18000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). White opal (800 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Coral (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears silk and lounges about seductively, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Surina lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She became a Soapmaker soon after.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 16000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is dressed in a clean red cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

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 misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 pp. Moss agate (7 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Amber (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.