Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of a Shepherd, who enjoyed hunting, Heian was taken on many hunting expeditions. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Nature, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1200 pp. Banded agate (11 gp). Jade (140 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Coral (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. Her bronze crest is knotted and matted. She has red eyes and a green hat with a tan feather.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Emotional, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Shivering was born the youngest of three triplets. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shivering fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barkeep and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. She has slicked back black hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She got into the Carpenter business at a young age. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Amber (60 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her head has been shaved. She has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Irann was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her scarlet crest is braided into rings. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Secretive, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: He dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and he perpetually has his glaive ready. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jabbie grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. 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. Jabbie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp).