Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Kipper was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with brown slacks, and he perpetually has his hand crossbow ready. He wears his blonde hair down. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. The war was a terrible time for him, and Adrik does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Adrik was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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. Adrik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her head has been shaved. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

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. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and balancing her hectic life and new soapmaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a green vest and prefers tan and yellow shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears an eyepatch.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She got into the Mortician business at a young age. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has worked as a Mortician like her mother before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new mortician responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her lavender fur is matted, messy, and big. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Cook again; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears bulky white painted plate armor. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hupe embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Hupe lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Malachite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. His beige fur is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Sensitive, Impulsive. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.