Description: This tall, slender man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'5". He dresses like a well dressed Bounty Hunter does. His white crest is still thick. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: The child of a Shipwright, who enjoyed hunting, Baradad was taken on many hunting expeditions. Baradad was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bounty Hunter. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a shipwright again

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Jet (110 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is typically in her Bookbinder uniform. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bookbinder for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a herbalist again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jet (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She carries with her a set of flails, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Sarai isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Jade (110 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Onyx (80 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'10" when asserting herself. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Elama has worked very hard to control her curse. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is portly but not overly obese. His crest, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dadalan studied abroad. A freak accident while working with his Bookbinder mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Architect responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He has red hair. His eyes are white and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Barakas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Fighting, Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp).