Description: A middle-aged man, he very much looks the part of a Painter, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his lavender fur well, parting it to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aura was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He worked as a nervous Painter and found it very stressful. He became a Painter soon after.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. He carries with him a set of quarterstaffs on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Mhurren lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mhurren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a simple grey robe with black stripes complete with hood. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His first spouse was a Dyer, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a tan Stetson hat and tan clothes. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is obsessed with his god.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At some point he was captured by goblins and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Slave, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 gp.