Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe, marred by sweets. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gormogord was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'0" and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his falchion with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears his red hair up. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Hadarai isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and is pretty ugly. His white crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Direcris will drive conversation. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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: He wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a hunchback. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born into a rich family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. 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: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Minor magic item.