Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Purban embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, she is not a threatening figure. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and yellow handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. The war was a terrible time for him, and Cimer does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a Beggar, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cimer fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 pp. Azurite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. She keeps her dark red hair in a flapper bob. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. A freak accident while working with her Masseuse mother left her crippled. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver ewer (90 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a simple pastel robe with black stripes complete with hood, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His cinnamon fur is still thick. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Five grew up listening to his father's many stories. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 700 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a black coat with yellow slacks. Her hair is auburn and very short. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born into a rich family. Through the years after Vaina was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Vaina's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 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.