Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his 18th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is content

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Golden pearl (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: Zircon (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a hunchback. He has moderate length red hair. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A true patriot, Astar would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He's in love; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Rich, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 50000 cp. Azurite (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.