Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, green shirt, and grey tie. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by giants in a raid when he was still a young child. The giants captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Junk Dealer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Interpreter, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'5" when asserting herself. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Tervaround alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

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 wears a small hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Qualen abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is white and curly. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. The war was a terrible time for her, and Dariff does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: This southern woman wears a brown shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her orange fur is still thick. Her copper eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, illithids burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying south to reunite her family. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and many illithids want her driven away

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Healer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He struck the Healer job and began his own company from there.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 50 gp. Amber (130 gp).

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this western man wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He is a Doppelganger in disguise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 sp. Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Ilanis speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He dresses like a well dressed Bowyer does. His white hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.