Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has no crest. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born in the east to a Cook, Pijjirik learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Expand his business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears green trousers with blue and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her red hair is braided into rings. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Through the years after Bune was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Bune's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 140 pp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a simple blue robe with black stripes complete with hood. His hair is short and silver. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Sapply will drive conversation. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Sapply alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: A 5'10" northern man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His black hair is long and unkept. His ears are large.

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. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born into a rich family. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She is physically well-built. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Liftrasa was born the youngest of three triplets. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is long and white with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 90 gp. Zircon (50 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she likes to wear red tank tops with tan skirt. Her tied-back hair is black. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nedda embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Nedda 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. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Butcher like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job, Slave. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Volen speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many orcs want her driven away; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 40 gp. Iolite (70 gp).