Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has no hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Târz was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Târz alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He has wavy brown hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His hair is brown and very short. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Stannor isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. The war was a terrible time for him, and Stannor does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 120 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp).