Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are copper and catlike.

Personality: Sweet hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. The war was a terrible time for him, and Sweet does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born in the east. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Sweet was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are green and catlike.

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 lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His first spouse was a Marshal, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is an epitome of beauty. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Vaina hails from a village terrorized by illithids. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Vaina alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has achieved small success as a Merchant.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Sard (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He sports a flattop fur cut. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Greedy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 14000 gp. White opal (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Jet (110 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Rose (40 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Jade (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp).

Description: He wears an entirely white suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Insane, Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a blue collared shirt and yellow pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Rolen never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 9000 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Rose (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Jet (110 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). White pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.