Description: She wears long strands of amethyst and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'1" when asserting herself. She has a very tight haircut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Herbalist but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in a small island village. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To pay off her debts.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his left hand. His red hair is cut short. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Carnelian (80 gp). Jet (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Sard (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gildmak embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1500 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a tan tunic with black highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is white and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 gp.