Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a brown coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. He wears his red hair up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his black hair up. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. A true patriot, Purban would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Purban grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Purban 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. Purban decided he wanted neither the life of his mother 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Military, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 40 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His white hair is braided into rings. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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. He has achieved small success as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Shoemaker responsibilities is difficult; and to be a doctor again

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 120 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Alice hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alice grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 80 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. He has a very tight haircut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Aramil abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Portia isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born in the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His white hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair is chestnut and very short. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eldon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting, Gifted, Athletic. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her golden hair is cut short. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her first spouse was a Shepherd, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.