Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing a long, yellow cloak. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stableman and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her white hair is cut short. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. 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 got into the Beggar business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this western woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her fur is short and black. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Shadow wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She is a Doppelganger in disguise. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: He wears a tan tunic with blue highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and carries bows. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Merla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. 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 drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 7000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cartwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cartwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: To be a Banker again.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 cp. Jade (50 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a large pastel jacket, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His fur is red and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Shifting 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shifting fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times, and is pretty ugly. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His first spouse was a Hunter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.