Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. He is portly but not overly obese. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Henry lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Performer, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Performer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Sailor, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 sp. White pearl (120 gp).

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her beige fur, when down, is lengthy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He wears dull blue sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed whip, just in case. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: A powerful wizard made him what he is. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Shoemaker they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Merchant, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This western woman is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her silver eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bune embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a Seamstress, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the west were limited. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 130 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears blue trousers with red and blue striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Performer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her ears are large.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Coral (90 gp).

Description: She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'6" when asserting herself. Her crest, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Hethress took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shortspear and armor she uses now. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 sp.