Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Arannis is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mortician and was forced into it by his family; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1900 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely black suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Marbas abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Azurite (7 gp). Amber (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She is typically in her Knight uniform. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is obsessed with her god.

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 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 Knight.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Moss agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She carries a battered sword and tarnished hand crossbow as well. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Jade (70 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. 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 took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has dyed his greying green crest a little too much giving a sharp green color. He has red eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

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. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

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. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her golden hair is still thick. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bardryn grew up listening to her father's many stories. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Sensitive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.