Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Soapmaker. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has moderate length blonde hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Rich, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 20000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears long strands of aquamarine and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Jet (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a tan tunic with grey highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 pp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is short and chestnut. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Adran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Adran never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1100 pp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Coral (120 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Rose (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Jade (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Amber (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has no crest. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Torinn has worked very hard to control his curse. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Chay wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. When Chay reached his early adolescence his Halfling 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. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Chay fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1200 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).