Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'0". He likes to wear white tank tops with black pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a mace. He has shaved his head bald. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Fargas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Fargas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 sp. Silver pearl (140 gp).

Description: 4'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His golden hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Paelias was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Paelias decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He tends to his Bellfounder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and balancing his hectic life and new bellfounder responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor, Job, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear flannel. She wears her rusty crest down. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting giants, the young Eggren began to lead the lost caravan. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Blacksmith. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp. Jet (140 gp). Coral (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He very much looks the part of a Hunter. He has wavy silver hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Hunter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Hunter and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A 5'11" western man, he typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His brown fur is unkempt and raggedy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Spear alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has shaved her head bald. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Animal Trainer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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: She was born at the edge of vast desert. When Eva reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf mother 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 inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and grey robe with the hood down. She carries with her a set of sickles on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. Her brown fur is long and unkept. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the west to a Stableman, Jade learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Stableman for the past few years.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 140 gp.