Description: He wears baggy red pantaloons and a black scarf. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Forgetful, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. Her scarlet crest is long and unkept. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She takes great joy in being the best Cook in town.

History: Doudra hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. A freak accident while working with her Bricklayer father left her crippled. After a long history of fighting, Doudra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and many dire rats want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has wavy silver hair. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and doesn't want to be a beggar and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is golden and very short. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She takes great joy in being the best Carter in town.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. She has worked as a Carter like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and sports empty pouches on his belt. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

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. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and red handkerchief worn on his left side. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 120 gp. Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: He wears a green shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and white pants. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Mordai speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He carries with him a set of glaives on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Naal enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Adventurer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

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

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Red spinel (50 gp).

Description: She is typically in her Sailor uniform. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the north. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 20 pp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp).