Description: Standing 5'5", this man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and revenge

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Amber (120 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). White opal (800 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1900 pp. Hematite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

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. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has done his best to style his scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. His auburn hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. A true patriot, Adelard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Adelard grew up listening to his father's many stories. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Jade (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).

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 dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. She has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born into a rich family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red garnet (160 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.