Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His tied-back hair is blonde. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Faran was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Faran decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He bought a flail and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: 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; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He has moderate length silver hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Revenge; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a black vest and prefers grey and pastel shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tethren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 140 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black fur, when down, is lengthy. His yellow eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, River grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Slave Trader. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Slave Trader responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Cynical, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the east to a Gardener, Shadow learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She struck the Gardener job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she very much looks the part of a Locksmith. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jasmine isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 30 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this southern woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. 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 has achieved small success as a Brewer.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new brewer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 cp. Silver pearl (50 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a black collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'3" and is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Chain shirt.