Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Srorthen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'0" when asserting himself. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Priest. He tends to his Priest job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a tan shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and brown pants. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Recently the stress of being a Shipwright has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a simple brown robe with grey stripes complete with hood, he is not a threatening figure. He has a very tight haircut. His ears are large.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Vondal hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman wears professional attire, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Isabella was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her silver hair is long and unkept. She has white eyes.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

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, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His auburn hair is braided into rings. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Pallabar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is physically well-built. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: Standing 2'8", this woman typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. She has moderate length golden hair. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.