Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, brown shirt, and black tie. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has shaved his head bald. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. After a long history of fighting, Adelard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Stacee embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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: A deep hatred of gnolls; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Carter. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Citrine (70 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a pastel coat. Her beige fur is smooth and relatively long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has worked as a Shipwright like her mother before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, In love. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries with him a set of nunchakus, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a very tight haircut. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She dresses like a well dressed Doctor does. Her hair is golden and curly. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born into a rich family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Doctor for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Jacoba speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 70 gp.