Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alain grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Amber (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Rose (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 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.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her first spouse was a Crown-heir, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Crown-heir they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Shoemaker, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. The war was a terrible time for him, and Aldous does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Aldous was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. Through the years after Aldous was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Aldous's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 pp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available he will default to his flail. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. After coming to the age of reason, Modean took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Coral (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 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: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She got into the Glassblower business at a young age. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Guard mother left her crippled. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length brass crest. His eyes are gold.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. The war was a terrible time for him, and Kaladan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: He feels kind of lost in life; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.