Description: This woman wears a red collared shirt and yellow skirt. She accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Merla was born with her mother's beautiful face. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: To be a Barber again; and balancing her hectic life and new bricklayer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 11000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (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 (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2900 pp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jet (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Rose (80 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Corkitron embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears long strands of amber and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Laborer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rose (60 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Balifra was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Balifra never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, In love, Military, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1500 pp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Sard (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Amber (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Sard (60 gp).

Description: He wears a simple yellow robe with green stripes complete with hood. He carries a battered sickle and tarnished bastard sword as well. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Fivin hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Fivin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a white collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Vani lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Rose (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.