Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has styled his red crest well, parting it to the right. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gifted student he started as a Roofer, but he got bored and became a Ruler. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Jet (40 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Amber (40 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her brown hair is cut short. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a Scribe first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Eloise was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Shipwright, but she got bored and became a Scribe. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to be a shipwright again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his white hair down. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ortegar embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Ortegar hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Ortegar began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Coral (130 gp). Rose (80 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is dressed in a clean red cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born in the south. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 700 pp. Malachite (14 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Sard (30 gp). Jet (120 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a Guard, his mother struggled to pay the bills. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, and she perpetually has her longbow ready. She has done her best to style her brass crest to look like a famous performer. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Akra was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 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.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and he perpetually has his hand crossbow ready. He has brass crest. His fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Shedinn is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Hunter mother left him crippled. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shedinn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.