Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He keeps his red fur in a flapper bob. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a Apothecary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His childhood dream was to be a Spice Merchant, but he was a colossal failure. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has no hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Jade (110 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shoemaker. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 9000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male tends to wear a large grey jacket. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has shaved his head bald. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Masseuse. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the west. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Masseuse for hire.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. She has a hunchback. She has chestnut hair. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her crest is green and very short. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: Daar was born the youngest of three triplets. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: Azurite (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp).

Description: This woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Interpreter born in the past three hundred years. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Buvvie was born the youngest of three triplets. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp).