Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'7" and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her green crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Harann was taken on many hunting expeditions. Harann liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe. His long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the north to a Bricklayer, Nykkan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nala was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A freak accident while working with her Bellfounder father left her crippled. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 9000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sard (30 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Jet (150 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. She carries a battered shortbow and tarnished kukri as well. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Williamina liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She bought a kukri and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears baggy grey pantaloons and a yellow scarf. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her lavender fur is lengthy. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She hates Tabaxis with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Architect

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Moss agate (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rose (60 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Sard (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.