Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a large grey jacket. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: This woman has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is wavy and long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 5000 sp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. His gray fur, when down, is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father 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 is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: The child of a Herbalist, who enjoyed hunting, Vapula was taken on many hunting expeditions. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 90 gp.