Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. 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; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1400 sp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her shortbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt and is in decent physical shape. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Baker arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Whurdred was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and revenge

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is physically well-built. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Barkeep. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in the east. She worked as a nervous Barkeep and found it very stressful. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. 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. Meriele fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 5 Acid flasks. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is white and curly. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is an amazing painter.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He carries with him a set of halberds, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Slave Trader but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and pastel handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears a colorful flower in his copper crest. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He refers to his adoptive mother 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: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His first spouse was a Brewer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat, and she perpetually has her bow ready. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bounty Hunter they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Dilettante, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 sp. Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.