Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This western woman wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available she will default to her hammer. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has a very tight haircut. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Masseuse. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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 giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His red hair is cut short. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is a great chef.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At some point he was captured by drow and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Bulzo was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Guardian, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp. Amber (60 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a brown tunic with violet highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Tim isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Tim was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 110 gp. Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: This western man is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is blonde and curly. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Shy, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: Standing 4'9", this woman wears dull yellow sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bather who has hired her part-time. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 sp. Peridot (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Scribe. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He bought a longsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 280 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is dressed in an above average manner. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When Yvonne reached her early adolescence her Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 160 gp.