Description: Standing 6'2", this man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His crest is scarlet and very short. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Vrondiss is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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 never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 cp. Tourmaline (100 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He likes to wear black tank tops with brown pants. He wears his dark red hair up. His fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older woman who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is short and black. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Whurdred hails from a village terrorized by giants. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Whurdred was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student she started as a Slave Trader, but she got bored and became a Architect. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her golden hair is cut short. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is in excellent shape and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Forgetful, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 20 gp. Iolite (80 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, red cloak. He has moderate length red hair. 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 a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ombul was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears green trousers with brown and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His crest is silver and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. After a long history of fighting, Gargax and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Moss agate (7 gp).