Description: He wears a red coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Burto embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Burto was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Crown-heir. After a long history of fighting, Burto and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Opinionated, Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 pp. Malachite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Coral (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). White opal (1200 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Armorer. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Akmen hails from a village terrorized by giants. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 10000 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Jet (110 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jade (110 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Alice was born the youngest of three triplets. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 11000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Coral (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears long strands of emerald and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has styled her red fur well, parting it to the left. Her copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Kite hails from a village terrorized by drow. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 pp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and carries hammers. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Aquamarine (1300 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.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her tied-back hair is blonde. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her childhood dream was to be a Hunter, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Bricklayer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 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.