Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Merla embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Merla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 pp. Banded agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears suspenders and violet workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. 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: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: Uzza is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears tan trousers with black and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. 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: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 900 pp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Jet (110 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has dyed her greying cinnamon fur a little too much giving a sharp cinnamon color. Her copper eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Adventurer mother left her crippled. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Anverth is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A true patriot, Anverth would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rose (70 gp). Amber (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length gray fur. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1100 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.