Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Howard was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 330 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull red iron scale mail. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, drow burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying east to reunite her family. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

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

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: Standing 4'3", this man prefers to wear flannel. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

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 underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Armorer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Armorer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Armorer soon after.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her brown hair is wavy and long. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Agatha was born with her father's beautiful face. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: With yellow face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. With wild red hair. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 sp. Onyx (80 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Nicor was raised in a hard working conservative environment. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Baker for hire.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and to be a sellsword again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shoemaker born in the past three hundred years. Arnold is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He is a Hag in disguise. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 sp. Citrine (60 gp).

Description: She usually wears her violet robe and has her bastard sword always slung over her shoulder. She carries with her a set of bastard swords on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Her childhood dream was to be a Spice Merchant, but she was a colossal failure. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. With bright brown hair. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Myathethil has worked very hard to control her curse. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Servant

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

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.