Description: He wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. He has no hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears tattered old clothes. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a Seamstress, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Rose (20 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Jet (140 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She likes to wear tan tank tops with white skirt. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. 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: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Rinn never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: White opal (1300 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Jet (160 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Coral (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate, and is pretty ugly. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thorin grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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 obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: She likes to wear yellow tank tops with black skirt. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the right. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Dara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Navigator like her father before her.

Motivation: To be a Actor again.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 pp. Onyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His fur is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He got into the Glassblower business at a young age. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Glassblower and was forced into it by his family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Eye agate (16 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Rose (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Violet garnet (700 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.