Description: This late middle aged woman usually wears her tan robe and has her ceremonial dagger always slung over her shoulder and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Sard (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a red armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Halander embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Halander lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Halander was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Halander's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Amber (140 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Coral (140 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His chestnut hair is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: Sarah was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 16000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His hair is long and red with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. He has wavy brown hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'7". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bow. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He worked as a nervous Marshal and found it very stressful. He bought a bow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Expand his business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.