Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Thorpe embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Thorpe was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Thorpe's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by giants. Thorpe was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 60 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Ellyjoybell is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Passionate, Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has green eyes and a red hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born in the south. Through the years after Rose was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Rose's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a green coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bellfounder.

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

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: Standing 5'7", this woman has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Rosamund's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Rosamund was born with her father's beautiful face. She found a children's book about a Human 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 130 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'3" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His bronze crest is braided into rings. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 50 gp. Jet (70 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has white eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. A gifted student she started as a Shepherd, but she got bored and became a Architect. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Architect for hire.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1700 sp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp).

Description: He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has wavy brown fur. His fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Shifting was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Gardener, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Beggar like his father before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her bronze crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Server. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Server for hire.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 30 pp.