Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dull black sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: The child of a Barber, who enjoyed hunting, Naal was taken on many hunting expeditions. Naal was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Naal decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He became a Herbalist soon after.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Kelter 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. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature crossbow.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Amber (150 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ratbag fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'5" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His childhood dream was to be a Shoemaker, but he was a colossal failure. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 gp.