Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He carries with him a set of flails, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has moderate length red hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Faran embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He bought a flail and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Azurite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Amber (120 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Jade (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, grey shirt, and tan tie. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her eyes are copper and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Carnelian (20 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Jet (80 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. 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: Juliana lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Soapmaker. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amber (40 gp). Sard (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a brown coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. She is portly but not overly obese. She keeps her brown hair in a flapper bob. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jet (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has no hair. His eyes are a pleasant white.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Thamuz was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Thamuz's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Thamuz and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His head has been shaved. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Az-Rans's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the east. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 11000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.