Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He became a Animal Trainer soon after.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 190 gp. 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull red iron scale mail. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His yellow fur is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are likewise yellow. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has red eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Andram hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. 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: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'7" and is wearing a long, blue cloak. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly spears and daggers. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Wymar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 37. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and to be a bounty hunter again

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her fur is yellow and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Jade enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 130 pp.

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears an entirely brown suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has moderate length yellow fur. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Amber (90 gp).