Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears baggy white pantaloons and a black scarf. He is an epitome of beauty. He has moderate length white hair. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Thorpe isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He has gray eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Patrick lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is golden and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Thorpe lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she tends to wear a large yellow jacket, and is pretty ugly. She sports red long hair. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a Assassin first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 30 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Azaki's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His first spouse was a Junk Dealer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Tourmaline (140 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Einkil embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Einkil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a bounty hunter and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 5000 cp. Black opal (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He is physically well-built. His blue crest, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He became a Mercenary soon after.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Harbek was born with his mother's beautiful face. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Harbek has worked very hard to control his curse. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She found a children's book about a Dwarf 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. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.