Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears dull black sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Makaria was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Lazy. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 29000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Gomory lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He's also a talented Glassblower, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and wants a kiss

Bonds: Enemies, Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This man wears black trousers with violet and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. 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 sword.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 60 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This northern woman is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Kallista was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Shoemaker. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 sp. Azurite (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears professional attire. She has wavy black hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Vola's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has achieved small success as a Performer.

Motivation: To be a Animal Trainer again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 90 gp. 4 Acid flasks.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Akoth hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He's also a talented Bowyer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Crowbar.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She is portly but not overly obese. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She is a Lamia in disguise. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of goblins

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40 gp. Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His gold crest is greasy and uncared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His first spouse was a Assassin, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. She has a hunchback. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Ida speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ida was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 cp.