Description: This slender man stands about 3'4". He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Osco hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a simple violet robe with green stripes complete with hood, and is pretty ugly. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Tiaathque is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Tiaathque has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

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

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with violet slacks. He has moderate length auburn hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in the south. His childhood dream was to be a Shepherd, but he was a colossal failure. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Greedy, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has dyed his greying brass crest a little too much giving a sharp brass color. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has a hunchback. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Mercenary who has hired him part-time. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Carter. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 sp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is dressed in an above average manner. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Agatha was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Agatha was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Agatha and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has dyed his greying beige fur a little too much giving a sharp beige color. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Marshal work with an outfit from a few towns over. Marshal work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Marshal job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Bagga was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Locksmith for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a knight again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears tattered old clothes. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.