Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Alston hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Alston alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Alston was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears bulky grey painted plate armor. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bookbinder. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She carries with her a set of hand crossbows on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. Her beige fur is singed and shortened. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Trail wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

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. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: This western woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her dark red hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 sp. 2 Holy water.

Description: She is lean but muscular and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Banker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Matilda was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Matilda decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Sailor they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Sculptor, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is dark but she possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair is short and auburn. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Eran is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 180 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat and is in decent physical shape. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Vonbin was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Adventurer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp.