Description: This tall, slender man wears bulky red painted plate armor. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Chay isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. During his travels, Chay and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Chay discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Chay fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and brown handkerchief worn on her left side. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A gifted student she started as a Brewer, but she got bored and became a Spy. She became a Spy soon after.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a green tunic with brown highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has done her best to style her rusty crest to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Seamstress born in the past three hundred years. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Seamstress for hire.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black opal (1300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rose (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 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: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her red hair is well kept. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Crown-heir father left her crippled. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 pp. Iolite (60 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Amber (140 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this eastern man sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. A true patriot, Ralf would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the east. Ralf was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Fisher. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses like a well dressed Marshal does. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the east to a Marshal, Simon learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Simon was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, blue shirt, and black tie. Her hair is short and blonde. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a Apothecary, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her first spouse was a Apothecary, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Tawna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 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.