Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries a battered longbow and tarnished morningstar as well. His silver hair is long and unkept. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a white costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Vilberg was born the youngest of three triplets. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is blonde and very short. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. 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: Gunter hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Gunter was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Gildmak was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats, and carries clubs. He keeps his long cinnamon fur kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Assassin. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently the stress of being a Assassin has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a butcher again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1 Everburning torch.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. She has no hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. A true patriot, Criella would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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. When Criella reached her early adolescence her Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. 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.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. Her rusty crest is knotted and matted. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 sp. Eye agate (14 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. She has hazel eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barkeep. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record, Has a crush, In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

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

Possessions: 150 pp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her small tan hat.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).