Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. A true patriot, Halimath would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Halimath lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She sports silver long hair. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born to a Fletcher, her father struggled to pay the bills. A freak accident while working with her Fletcher father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He has chestnut hair. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Azurite (6 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Rose (70 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His white hair is lengthy. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. With bright chestnut hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Myathethil abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 5000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her red hair is lengthy. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.