Description: Standing 5'11", this man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has dyed his greying beige fur a little too much giving a sharp beige color. His copper unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Trail speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his 17th 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1400 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rose (30 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). White opal (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Jet (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Coral (150 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Arha and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Coral (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His hair is chestnut and curly. His black eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 Healer. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Astar never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. He wears a grey tunic with brown highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a hunchback. His hair is silver and very short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Tordek was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver pearl (110 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Amber (110 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 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.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is short and brown. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He uses divination through singing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Eldon took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up sickle and armor he uses now. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Jet (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Malachite (6 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Red garnet (120 gp).

Description: Standing 3'0", this woman wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her ceremonial dagger. Her white hair is well kept. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Jillian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Banker, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Brewer for hire.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears blue trousers with grey and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Traulam and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Rose (30 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.