Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is physically well-built. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Carlin 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 keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Amber (130 gp).

Description: He wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available he will default to his longsword, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'1" when asserting himself. His white hair is cut short. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Thorpe isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is obsessed with his god.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather. His gray fur is heavily combed to the right. He has hazel eyes and a pastel hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 26000 sp. Jasper (30 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, marred by beers. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 120 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'6". She wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shield, just in case. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has violet eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Waywocket was born with her mother's beautiful face. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. After a long history of fighting, Waywocket and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: Standing 4'2", this man very much looks the part of a Interpreter. His hair is golden and very short. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Interpreter for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available he will default to his shield. He carries with him a set of shields, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His bronze crest is knotted and matted. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kiirith fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). 4 Thunderstones.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'5" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp).