Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tattered old clothes. His blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

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

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears suspenders and pastel workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. She wears her white fur down. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her broad pastel hat.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Standing 3'0", this woman wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a ceremonial dagger on her belt. She wears her blonde hair up. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. She found a children's book about a Halfling 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 cp. Zircon (80 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She wears her golden hair up. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 Halfling in existence. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Through the years after Dell was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Dell's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Layabout; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He has no hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in the east. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ar-Beka was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Miller, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: An older woman who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it, she is not a threatening figure. Her bronze crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He stands about 4'5" and wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 cp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp).