Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She is an epitome of beauty. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He found a children's book about a Halfling Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 9000 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Black opal (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is physically well-built. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 160 gp. Jet (120 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is an amazing painter.

History: Dondon was born the youngest of three triplets. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp).

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this southern man likes to wear white tank tops with tan pants. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp.