Description: This woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears professional attire. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ghaliver isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: Ghaliver was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Ghaliver was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 14000 gp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears yellow trousers with tan and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the right. She has amber eyes and a yellow hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She comes from a rich western family. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 900 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this western man dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with white slacks. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is obsessed with his god.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and carries scythes. Her red fur is singed and shortened. Her fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Lone was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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. Lone fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. 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: Born to a Hunter, his mother struggled to pay the bills. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Hoglik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His gold crest is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Maagog grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 300 pp. Black pearl (500 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).