Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She carries with her a set of pickaxes, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her yellow fur is knotted and matted. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 pp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Nazû was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 400 pp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Amber (100 gp). White opal (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has wavy lavender fur. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Brewer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Brewer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man tends to wear a large black jacket, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has black eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Family, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 9000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is golden and curly. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

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

Possessions: 1400 pp. Star ruby (1200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His white fur is matted, messy, and big. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates Tabaxis with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Five liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Amber (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Jet (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Peridot (50 gp).