Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His copper crest is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a Servant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kerkad fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: Carnelian (60 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Amber (90 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting brigands, the young Oriff began to lead the lost caravan. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Coral (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has done her best to style her rusty crest to look like a famous performer. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Laborer father left her crippled. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His gray fur is matted, messy, and big. He has blue eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barkeep for hire.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'8". He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He 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. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Rose (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). White pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears tattered old clothes. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

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. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Maiathah has worked very hard to control her curse. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 20000 gp. Jade (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Rose (20 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Coral (160 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Sard (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Jet (160 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jet (160 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Hematite (5 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a simple grey robe with red stripes complete with hood. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 57. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 pp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Jade (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Moss agate (14 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.