Description: He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He carries a battered lance and tarnished shortbow as well. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Taklinn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 20 pp. Red spinel (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and is pretty ugly. His hair is short and red. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Veit lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears just a blue suit. Her red hair is cut short. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 cp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortspear, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. His head has been shaved. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a morningstar on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. His scarlet crest has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Donaar was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Donaar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Family, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'8". He has the majority of his body covered in plate, and his gloved hand is found clutching a warhammer. His long white fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He receives visions of the future at random moments

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. When Windy reached his early adolescence his Tabaxi mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. After a long history of fighting, Windy and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has wavy white hair. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He takes great joy in being the best Bookbinder in town.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He worked as a nervous Bookbinder and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is short and chestnut. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3 Thunderstones.

Description: A 5'11" eastern man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the east to a Shepherd, Godfrey learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.