Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He tends to his Stableman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp).

Description: This woman wears a grey coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Ploughman they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Herbalist, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Bonds: Military, Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Harann was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He is an epitome of beauty. He has red hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Thorin was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Banker responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Malachite (11 gp). White pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing her hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red spinel (150 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dull grey sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is long and black with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Liftrasa is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Liftrasa was born the youngest of three triplets. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Carpenter they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Mercenary, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jet (100 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Sard (60 gp). Amber (100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp).

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She carries with her a set of axes, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Brakka fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 pp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.