Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He prefers to wear flannel. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears an entirely blue suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

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 has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mason arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Adventurer; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His golden hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Ernest hails from a village terrorized by goblins. His parents were killed by goblins in a raid when he was still a young child. The goblins captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this southern man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He has shaved his head bald. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 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: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp.