Description: An older man who prefers to wear flannel, he is not a threatening figure. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His red eyes peer out from beneath his feathered green hat.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. Being a Locksmith kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

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

Possessions: 60 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. After a long history of fighting, Frederick and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her brass crest, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She got into the Herbalist business at a young age. Aasathra 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 inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'4" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

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 would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Elysande liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Navigator profession.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His childhood dream was to be a Navigator, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a navigator again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Carrie lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Detective, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Dûshrat was born the youngest of three triplets. A gifted student he started as a Animal Trainer, but he got bored and became a Sailor. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thea grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Banded agate (16 gp). Onyx (30 gp).