Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears tattered old clothes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are black.

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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

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

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He carries with him a set of longbows on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small green hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nelkin will drive conversation. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nelkin grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Nelkin abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A 5'0" southern man, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10000 sp. 3 Thunderstones. 2 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Smokesticks. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his small black hat.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Olunt took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up sickle and armor he uses now. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp).