Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. His brass crest, when down, is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he's in love

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 80 gp. White pearl (60 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 50000 cp. Silver pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His hair is blonde and very short. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bulzo isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a mace on his belt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His black hair is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. At a young age his father died while driving off some brigands. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in mace use. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Barendd fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).