Description: This northern woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has moderate length red hair. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'8". She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Spice Merchant. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sorath was born with her mother's beautiful face. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and expand her business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her longsword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longswords and falchions. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kilia studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. 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 silver hair is thinning but still full. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a stylist again

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy copper crest. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

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 is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'9". He prefers to wear flannel. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson black hat.

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 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ratak grew up listening to his father's many stories. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears professional attire. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Gardener who has hired him part-time. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a Gardener, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). 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: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1500 sp.