Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Courier. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is mildly Halfling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has worked as a Courier like his mother before him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a courier and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 cp. Pink pearl (90 gp). 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is black and very short. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red garnet (100 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Jade (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Rose (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, marred by chocolates. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A 6'4" northern man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has worked as a Herbalist like his father before him.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: A 3'11" northern man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Barrister profession.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents were killed by goblins in a raid when he was still a young child. The goblins captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He's also a talented Beggar, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She carries a battered lance and tarnished axe as well. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Markosian was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Markosian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She wears baggy blue pantaloons and a white scarf. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the west to a Spice Merchant, Quillathe learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Carter, but she got bored and became a Spice Merchant. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 20000 cp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Citrine (50 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. With bright auburn hair. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Rose (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).