Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze, and she perpetually has her falchion ready. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

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 has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rose (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and carries maces. She has wavy chestnut hair. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Faral fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 pp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jade (90 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). White opal (400 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a pastel vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her pastel boots flare out at the collars. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her fur is red and very short. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a red vest and prefers black and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes goblins are coming to abduct people. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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: A deep hatred of goblins.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Peridot (70 gp). White opal (700 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is white and curly. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Tomi embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. 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: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Tomi never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1000 pp. Iolite (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Jet (160 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Amber (160 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this northern man wears brown trousers with tan and yellow striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His fur is cinnamon, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Sailor. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Drifting was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student he started as a Cook, but he got bored and became a Sailor. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Drifting never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a yellow coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head and is in decent physical shape. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Matilda wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Matilda never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).