Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and is pretty ugly. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 130 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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. Ur-Edin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a fancy tan dress. She is an epitome of beauty. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She found a children's book about a Gnome Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Abalaba was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Miller; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is short and purple. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. After coming to the age of reason, Akta took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His purple hair is long and unkept. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a white shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her golden hair is still thick. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Vani isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She takes great joy in being the best Priest in town.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Priest work with an outfit from a few towns over. Priest work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Priest like her father before her.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of giants once and for all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Eldeth has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 210 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He got into the Shipwright business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 160 gp.