Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his bow. His white hair is knotted and matted. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bricklayer profession.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He worked as a nervous Masseuse and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Masseuse for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He carries with him a set of monstrous two handed axes, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His dark red hair is matted, messy, and big. His fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 190 gp. Coral (150 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his auburn hair down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Oblar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When Oblar reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 240 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Silk rope.

Description: He wears a black shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and white pants, and carries shields. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a Mortician, his father struggled to pay the bills. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, In love. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She wears a violet shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her black hair is singed and shortened. She has gray eyes.

Personality: Vicky 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 lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vicky studied abroad. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Depressed. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a very tight haircut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His childhood dream was to be a Spy, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist, Athletic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 30 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Tawna was born the youngest of three triplets. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. 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. Tawna fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

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

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a lance on his belt. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Chain shirt.