Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'10". He wears a worn and beaten armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hammer. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Sard (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Coral (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His crest is bronze and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Donaar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the north were limited. He tends to his Adventurer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He carries a battered glaive and tarnished crossbow as well. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anverth studied abroad. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anverth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Harriet was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is content; and many illithids want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 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 (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Bilga alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 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 (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp).

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a nunchaku on her belt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: Lia was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Lia's homeland. Lia decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and half-elven compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spice Merchant. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 10000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 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 (10 gp).