Description: He usually wears his brown robe and has his hammer always slung over his shoulder. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has shaved his head bald. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Shy, Insane, Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a black collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

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 is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jade (80 gp). Azurite (13 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Coral (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and wears a fancy tan suit. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Raer was born the youngest of three triplets. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Sard (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 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.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Sumnes hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Sumnes lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to be a architect again

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is braided into rings. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black opal (1500 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man 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 wavy blonde hair. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bookbinder. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 Bookbinder. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.