Description: 5'1" and muscular, this northern man wears brown trousers with grey and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His long orange fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 180 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a great chef.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 sp. Malachite (5 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Oblar is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He found a children's book about a Halfling Bard 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 became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Justin embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Justin lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Iolite (30 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.