Description: He is a husky man, who wears bulky red painted plate armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Howard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Dilettante; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Server

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She became a Masseuse soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a violet tunic with grey highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He carries with him a set of spears, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Masseuse who has hired him part-time. The war was a terrible time for him, and Manfred does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Manfred fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has styled her beige fur well, parting it to the right. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Hunter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his brown hair down. His eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Guardian, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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. Ielenia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He wears his blonde hair down. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Her childhood dream was to be a Dilettante, but she was a colossal failure. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Farmer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her lavender fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her yellow eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Scribe but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Persistence, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Just what you see.