Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears tattered old clothes. He has moderate length auburn hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Soapmaker profession.

History: Oren hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

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

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She stands about 6'2" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Revenge; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Servant and was forced into it by her family; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 130 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears professional attire. His hair is silver and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nim grew up listening to his father's many stories. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Logical, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 30 gp. Jet (140 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. 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: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her sister

Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her bow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ashgarn does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born in the south to a Crown-heir, Ashgarn learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ashgarn was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Brewer again.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has dyed her greying cinnamon fur a little too much giving a sharp cinnamon color. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Being a Soapmaker kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Criminal record, Guardian. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a grey coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. Being a Mason kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 210 gp.