All of those are by David Hendee, which is just one of the many reasons I idolize him. The next batch are by (contact)!
Agar Smoketallow, halfling alienist, and his erstwhile familiar Proty the pseudonatural stirge.
“I told him Proty and I would be happy to help. I like that guy.” Agar strokes his tentacled familiar. “What’s that, Proty? You’re hungry? Okay, go feed on a flumph – but be careful!” The pseudonatural stirge takes to the air, and Agar smiles indulgently. “He’s so cute when he feeds,” he confides. Mara rolls her eyes.
Sir Malachite, Hunter of the Dead and Radiant Knight, Knight of the Emerald Chapel. Malachite is a bitter, toughened paladin who has seen the worst that life has to offer. His expertise with undead makes him a fantastic resource, but he doesn't suffer fools gladly - or anyone that he thinks is acting foolish.
Malachite smiles as he sheathes the sword. “Indeed. Commander, if there is anything else…?”
“There is. Malachite, former Knight of the Emerald Chapel, you are cast from the Church for insubordination. Heresy as well, perhaps. You may leave your tabard with a cleric below. I will not take the holy sword from you, though, as much good as it will do you now. I will pray for your soul, Malachite, that you are granted the wisdom to guide your soul to the true light.”
Malachite, headed for the door, looks back. “My faith is strong, Commander,” he says simply, and walks out.
(Temporarily missing due to downed website)
Palladio of House Roaringbrook. Clad in mindflayer-skin armor taken from the githyanki, Palladio is an old-fashioned two-fisted detective. He is beholden to a noble house in Eversink, and solves problems for them. Lately, many of those problems involved an adventuring group he was instructed to help.
"I like you. You're scum, but you're scum who stays bought, and I respect that."