Description: A 5'4" eastern man, he dresses well, wearing yellow shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. When Cory reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf father 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. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This man is wearing a long, yellow cloak, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Naill hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is a great chef.

History: Naill was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 has achieved small success as a Adventurer.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Adventurer and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His bronze crest is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Nithther alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3200 sp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has wavy golden hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Gurdis abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 50 gp. Onyx (50 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His brown hair is braided into rings. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He's also a talented Assassin, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. His hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. Her chestnut hair is knotted and matted. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Through the years after Caramip was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Caramip's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She bought a longsword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her red crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Harann grew up listening to her mother's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Harann was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

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

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. A true patriot, Andry would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the south to a Adventurer, Andry learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Adventurer like her father before her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 120 gp.