Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He has blue eyes and a blue hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This light-skinned male wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available he will default to his lance. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has no hair. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 5. 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 often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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. After a long history of fighting, Ghash and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 150 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing a long, grey cloak. She has white hair. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available she will default to her longsword. Her hair is red and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Seere was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Insomniac, Greedy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 40 pp. Red garnet (150 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Fortune-teller business.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. Her orange fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Gomory was born with her mother's beautiful face. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She bought a bow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His hair is white and curly. This black eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Map Maker business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Interpreter, but he was a colossal failure. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Map Maker responsibilities is difficult; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Jo was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.