Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a green tunic with white highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Qualen lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Painter they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Ploughman, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this southern man wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His ears are large.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Hunter. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Ûkrom was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Painter, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Hunter.

Motivation: To be a Painter again; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 37000 sp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Standing 4'3", this man wears a simple tan robe with yellow stripes complete with hood. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Flaws: Insane, Disease, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has wavy silver hair. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp.