Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp).

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Thea isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jade (60 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Sard (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Lerissa 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. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. 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. Lerissa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Bloodstone (70 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'9". She wears a green cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings, and her gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. She has done her best to style her dark red hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are likewise silver. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is an amazing painter.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Armara was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Revenge; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Rose (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). White opal (900 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His golden hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Ur-Edin speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp).

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. She wears her bronze crest up. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Jaxi was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Through the years after Jaxi was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Jaxi's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Peridot (40 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. He has moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp).