Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'4" when asserting himself. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heward studied abroad. Heward abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Tanner but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Wrenn never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 330 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has styled his scarlet crest well, parting it to the right. His eyes are gold.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 4 Holy water.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: He stands about 3'4" and wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Borun isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Sailor business at a young age. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Borun took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up morningstar and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Jade (50 gp). Jade (50 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Laborer. His hair is red and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of a Shoemaker, who enjoyed hunting, Rûkdûg was taken on many hunting expeditions. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2 Thunderstones.

Description: This late middle aged man wears professional attire and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ghaliver has worked very hard to control his curse. After a long history of fighting, Ghaliver and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1300 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears tattered old clothes. Her silver crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a Masseuse, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 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 is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and longswords. He sports a flattop hair cut. His white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: Andram was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2600 sp.