Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and carries sickles. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ombul isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ombul is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 7000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born in the north to a Bather, Travok learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a fancy black dress. Her bronze crest is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Sard (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Malachite (6 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her hair is short and golden. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 13000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Amber (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and green handkerchief worn on her right side. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her club, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Naivara enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the north. Naivara was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Seamstress. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a crossbow on his belt. He has gold crest. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has achieved small success as a Architect.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Nature, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1300 pp. Red garnet (150 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rose (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.