Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a flattop hair cut. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 9000 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Amber (50 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His white crest has been sun bleached extensively. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Rathkran hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is a great chef.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1100 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He wears suspenders and violet workpants. His shirt is red, and he wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

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 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 to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 900 pp. Black opal (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Malachite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears bulky white painted plate armor. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Amber (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born into a rich family. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jade (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Erky was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp).