Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a hunchback. His black hair is singed and shortened. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ortegar embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Interpreter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1900 pp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is physically well-built. His black hair is cut short. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 15000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Sard (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gynnie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Mayor. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Mayor for the past few years.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Sard (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Coral (70 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". She is dressed in an above average manner, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a yellow Stetson hat and yellow clothes. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: The child of a Bookbinder, who enjoyed hunting, Antinua was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive, Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her fur is cinnamon and curly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 50. 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. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Skirt has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Verna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 600 pp. Moonstone (50 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Golden pearl (90 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. 1 Minor magic item.