Description: This northern woman wears tattered old clothes. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She keeps her black crest in a pixie cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 10000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has shaved her head bald. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Carpenter they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Sellsword, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: He wears a violet tunic with black highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jade (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rose (70 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He is typically in his Carter uniform, marred by teas. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carter for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: A 4'7" northern woman, she wears a green vest and prefers red and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ronwe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 9000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jade (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Sard (40 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull green iron scale mail. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Immeral speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born in the south. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1200 pp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Blue-white diamond (6000 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.