Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. His hair is short and auburn. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Thradal lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear flannel, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His tied-back hair is brown. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp. White pearl (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has moderate length green crest. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in the west to a Map Maker, Fax learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Map Maker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new map maker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is white and very short. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears long strands of amber and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His white hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.