Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a white shirt, with a pastel mid length skirt with pastel tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

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. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Thea was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 11000 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Sard (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sailor. She sports chestnut long hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. A true patriot, Mary would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'0". She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born in a small plains village. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). White pearl (90 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson blue hat.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born into a rich family. Salanop liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Salanop never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and wants a kiss

Bonds: In love, Rich, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Roger hails from a village terrorized by drow. When Roger reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). White opal (700 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Sard (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Knight. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Seraphina wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Onyx (20 gp).