Description: He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He has no hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 10000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: This man is very fat, and is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Lucan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Slave, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His blue hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are black and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a white and brown robe with the hood down. She carries with her a set of hand crossbows, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is short and black. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Brakka was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a tan tunic with green highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the south to a Carter, Callybon learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 22000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has wavy black hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

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 uses divination through singing.

History: Efferil was born with his father's beautiful face. Efferil was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Merchant. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Banded agate (16 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her beige fur is still thick. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Drifting is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Religious, In love. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. A true patriot, Portia would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting drow, the young Portia began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Portia was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a mite stocky and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a very tight haircut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Jillian lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She found a children's book about a Halfling 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. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 gp.