Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has black hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Pallabar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'1", this man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has shaved his head bald. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Stableman. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He is an epitome of beauty. He has done his best to style his auburn hair to look like a famous performer. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Einkil grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Fire opal (600 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Red spinel (50 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 2'10" and wears just a blue suit. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Burto lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Racist, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Ur-Masi enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Apothecary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to be a hunter again

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2600 sp.