Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 110 pp. Moss agate (16 gp). Jasper (30 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her brass crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vezera studied abroad. Vezera abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 8000 sp. Black pearl (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Williamina was born with her mother's beautiful face. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 900 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Carter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'1", this woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. The war was a terrible time for her, and Valida does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in the east to a Mayor, Valida learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

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

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Târz hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Târz was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood. Her black hair is cut short. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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 is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.