Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has shaved his head bald. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Shump was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He struck the Laborer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 40 pp. Amber (160 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a long, pastel cloak. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his golden hair up. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Coral (130 gp).

Description: He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears professional attire. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Dalgal was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a blue scarf. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 gp. Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.