Description: This woman wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. Her purple hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Anakis lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Baker. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 40 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she usually wears her green robe and has her hammer always slung over her shoulder. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Akta grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Expand her business; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 140 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears just a violet suit. Her red hair is wavy and long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She hates drow. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many drow want her driven away; and she wants revenge against drow

Flaws: Addict, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 sp. Sard (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 10. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A freak accident while working with his Body Guard mother left him crippled. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Body Guard; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shepherd. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has worked as a Shepherd like his father before him.

Motivation: He's in love; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Standing 5'5", this man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has auburn hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 150 gp.