Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He has the majority of his body covered in plate, marred by chocolates. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the north to a Weaver, Pallabar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His copper crest is still thick. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Citrine (80 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'2" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. A gifted student he started as a Bellfounder, but he got bored and became a Scribe. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. His blue crest is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1300 pp. Carnelian (70 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears her red fur up. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Quick grew up listening to her father's many stories. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Bonds: In love, Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A freak accident while working with his Miller father left him crippled. He's also a talented Miller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and doesn't want to be a fortune-teller and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tourmaline (140 gp). Sard (40 gp).

Description: This man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp).