Description: This dark-skinned male wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Oren isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains 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 mountains due to the painful memories there. Oren took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up scythe and armor he uses now. He bought a scythe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 900 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a brown shirt with thin green vertical stripes and violet pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Amethyst (150 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: 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. She is physically well-built. Her gray fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Flame liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scimitar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of illithids 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on his torso, and carries tridents. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nicholas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nicholas fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Star ruby (1200 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Jade (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She carries with her a set of glaives on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length black fur. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born into a rich family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 11000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).