Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and is pretty ugly. He has no hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Ploughman business.

History: Taklinn 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. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1100 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor, and carries longswords. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered red hat.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Mortician job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Coral (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Jade (90 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ownka studied abroad. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Jet (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Sard (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is silver and curly. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'11" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a violet suit, black shirt, and white tie. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Lance hails from a village terrorized by brigands. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this northern woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and red tie. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature whip.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1300 pp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and many goblins want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). 1 Minor magic item.