Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. 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 blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ortegar embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. A true patriot, Ortegar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ortegar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has wavy white hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Waywocket is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She got into the Banker business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Banker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Banker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 sp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp).

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in a small plains village. When Thiala reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has done his best to style his rusty crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. A friendly and beautiful Dragonborn, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a great chef.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Kathra abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scimitar.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 cp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His hair is red and curly. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 97. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Ekemon hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Actor. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Logical, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He wears a fancy grey suit. His red hair is lengthy. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born into a rich family. When Taklinn reached his early adolescence his Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has wavy brown hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. While he appears to be a normal Half-Orc, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Skak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When Skak reached his early adolescence his Half-Orc mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 100 gp.