Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing a long, green cloak. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are white.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. A true patriot, Pyra would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Pyra has worked very hard to control her curse. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants revenge against orcs

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Sard (70 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Sard (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Coral (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a simple black robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. He has no hair. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barrister work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barrister work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: To end his boredom.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Sard (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Amber (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears long strands of aquamarine and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her red hair is still thick. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Sybil was born with her mother's beautiful face. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and to unite with her brother

Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies, Family, Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Forcas is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Forcas liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a axe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished dagger as well. He has moderate length blonde hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Pikar embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Crown-heir and was forced into it by his family; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears suspenders and violet workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Amber (150 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.