Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. The war was a terrible time for him, and Whurbin does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Whurbin liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears just a tan suit. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Ribbles was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Ribbles took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up pickaxe and armor he uses now. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by his family; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: He wears long strands of amber and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tûmhom 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 he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the south to a Shipwright, Orsik learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Map Maker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her black hair is still thick. 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 illithids. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 20 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Oblar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 cp. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings, and is pretty ugly. She has no hair. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Adventurer who has hired her part-time. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents were killed by orcs in a raid when she was still a young child. The orcs captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 380 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her lavender fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 180 gp.