Description: This younger middle-aged man is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). 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: He's looking for his big break; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1100 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing a long, green cloak. He has purple hair. His silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Damakos embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Damakos was born with his father's beautiful face. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

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 prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts and is in decent physical shape. His cinnamon fur is braided into rings. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a great chef.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Coral (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man likes to wear green tank tops with white pants. His white crest is knotted and matted. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Trynnicus was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Map Maker and found it very stressful. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To be a Butcher again; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jet (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'0" and wears black trousers with brown and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has golden hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sellsword work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sellsword work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 pp. Obsidian (8 gp). Coral (110 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He tends to wear a large green jacket. He wears his brass crest down. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in a small plains village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp).