Description: He is a mite stocky and wears professional attire. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a tan tunic with blue highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Layabout but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Krusk was born the youngest of three triplets. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Krusk alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 11000 cp. 1 Good lock. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: He is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Kellen was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, In love, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 sp. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Thunderstones. 2 Holy water.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. His black fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has green eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Five speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born to a Carter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a green tunic with red highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spy work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spy work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 21000 sp.