Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses like a well dressed Merchant does. He wears his white hair up. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Jak was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Jak's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears bulky red painted plate armor. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He works hard and plays hard.

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 eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'2". She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 160 pp. Carnelian (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp).

Description: She is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her bastard sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. She has blue eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. 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: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.