Description: Standing 6'6", this man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his blonde hair down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Selfish, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 cp. Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a tan feathered hat and tan clothes. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Berrian 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. Berrian 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She is portly but not overly obese. She keeps her red crest in a pixie cut. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a worn and beaten armor. She wears her white hair down. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Harriet isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. A true patriot, Harriet would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Harriet was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a simple red robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Damien hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. 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 dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Damien 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 money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 150 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: This woman wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Joan was born with her mother's beautiful face. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She got into the Jeweler business at a young age. 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 tends to her Jeweler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Jeweler responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Jeweler

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

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries with him a set of bows on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He takes great joy in being the best Slave Trader in town.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 60 gp.