Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears his white hair down. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Stannor's homeland. Stannor decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Family, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this eastern woman has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is physically well-built. His hair is short and chestnut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his whip with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is auburn and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Burgell was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her rusty crest is smooth and relatively long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 6. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She comes from a rich western family. Her childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Layabout for hire.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 sp. Azurite (9 gp). 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a green tunic with tan highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears his blue hair up. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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 to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 20 pp. White pearl (150 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His white hair is cut short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Dorn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is light but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She got into the Bounty Hunter business at a young age. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 150 gp. Citrine (60 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears dull tan sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed monstrous two handed axe, just in case. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Barrister arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 70 gp.