Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears bulky white painted plate armor. His red hair is braided into rings. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Thorpe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. She has shaved her head bald. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Amber (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a blue coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Mella hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Through the years after Mella was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Mella's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). White opal (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with grey slacks. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Merihim speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is a great chef.

History: Merihim was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Servant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Amber (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her fur, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Quick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 pp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His ears are large.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: Hoshû 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 found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 12000 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Iolite (60 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Rose (60 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Zircon (60 gp).